Surviving Picasso
1996, English. Directed by James Ivory.
Only his passion for women could rival his passion for painting.
The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Surviving Picasso isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- James IvoryDirector
- Anthony HopkinsPablo Picasso
- Natascha McElhoneFrançoise Gilot
- Julianne MooreDora Maar
- Joss AcklandHenri Matisse
- Joan PlowrightFrançoise's Grandmother
- Dennis BoutsikarisKootz
- Peter EyreSabartes
- Peter GeretyMarcel
- Susannah HarkerMarie-Therese
- Jane LapotaireOlga Picasso
- Joseph MaherKahnweiler
- Bob PeckFrancoise's Father
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $2M
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What Surviving Picasso is based on
Surviving Picasso is adapted from a real person.
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Surviving Picasso: quick answers
Is Surviving Picasso worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Surviving Picasso?
Surviving Picasso runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Surviving Picasso have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Surviving Picasso. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Surviving Picasso parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Surviving Picasso is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Surviving Picasso on?
Surviving Picasso isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Surviving Picasso?
If you liked Surviving Picasso, try Endings, Beginnings, Cyrano, Elegy.
Who directed Surviving Picasso?
Surviving Picasso (1996) was directed by James Ivory and stars Anthony Hopkins, Natascha McElhone, Julianne Moore.
What is Surviving Picasso based on?
Surviving Picasso is adapted from a real person.