Lust for Life
1956, English. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.
He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!
An intense and imaginative artist, revered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure. Supported by his brother, Theo, the tormented Van Gogh eventually leaves Holland for France, where he meets volatile fellow painter Paul Gauguin and struggles to find greater inspiration.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Lust for Life is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vincente MinnelliDirector
- Kirk DouglasVincent van Gogh
- Anthony QuinnPaul Gauguin
- James DonaldTheo van Gogh
- Pamela BrownChristine
- Everett SloaneDr. Gachet
- Niall MacGinnisRoulin
- Noel PurcellAnton Mauve
- Henry DaniellTheodorus van Gogh
- Madge KennedyAnna Cornelia van Gogh
- Jill BennettWillemien
- Lionel JeffriesDr. Peyron
- Laurence NaismithDr. Bosman
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Corwin
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Lust for Life: quick answers
Is Lust for Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 211 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lust for Life?
Lust for Life runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Lust for Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lust for Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lust for Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lust for Life is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lust for Life on?
Lust for Life is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lust for Life?
If you liked Lust for Life, try Pollock, Nightwatching, You Don't Know Jack.
Who directed Lust for Life?
Lust for Life (1956) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald.