Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2010, English. Directed by Andrew Hutton.
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Van Gogh: Painted with Words is streaming on Britbox and Marquee TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Andrew HuttonDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchVincent Van Gogh
- Jamie ParkerTheo Van Gogh
- Aidan McArdlePaul Gauguin
- Christopher GoodTheodorus Van Gogh
- Rowena CooperAnna Van Gogh
- Daniel WeymanAnthon Van Rappard
- Ferdinand KingsleyAlbert Aurier
- David BaronBernard Soule
- Stephanie JacobMarguerite Crevlin
- Katherine KanterJeanne Coulomb
- Richard TrinderDr. Peyron
- Jim CreightonFelix Ray
Details
- Released
- 5 April 2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Vincent van Gogh, Theo van Gogh
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Van Gogh: Painted with Words: quick answers
Is Van Gogh: Painted with Words worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Van Gogh: Painted with Words have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Van Gogh: Painted with Words. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Van Gogh: Painted with Words parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Van Gogh: Painted with Words yet.
Which OTT platform is Van Gogh: Painted with Words on?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words is streaming on Britbox and Marquee TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
If you liked Van Gogh: Painted with Words, try Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet, All That Breathes, Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee.
Who directed Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010) was directed by Andrew Hutton and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle.