The Goldfinch
2019, English. Directed by John Crowley.
The story of a stolen life.
A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John CrowleyDirector
- Ansel ElgortTheodore Decker
- Oakes FegleyYoung Theodore Decker
- Nicole KidmanSamantha Barbour
- Jeffrey WrightJames 'Hobie' Hobart
- Luke WilsonLarry Decker
- Sarah PaulsonXandra
- Willa FitzgeraldKitsey Barbour
- Aneurin BarnardBoris Pavlikovsky
- Finn WolfhardYoung Boris Pavlikovsky
- Ashleigh CummingsPippa
- Aimee LaurenceYoung Pippa
- Robert JoyWelton 'Welty' Blackwell
Details
- Released
- 12 September 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Straughan
- Budget
- $40M
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What The Goldfinch is based on
The Goldfinch is based on The Goldfinch, a 2013 novel by Donna Tartt, published by Little, Brown and Company.
Novel · 2013
The Goldfinch
By Donna Tartt
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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The Goldfinch: quick answers
Is The Goldfinch worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 969 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Goldfinch?
The Goldfinch runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does The Goldfinch have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Goldfinch. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Goldfinch parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Goldfinch is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Goldfinch on?
The Goldfinch isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Goldfinch?
If you liked The Goldfinch, try UNABOMBER, Nocturnal Animals, 25th Hour.
Who directed The Goldfinch?
The Goldfinch (2019) was directed by John Crowley and stars Ansel Elgort, Oakes Fegley, Nicole Kidman.
What is The Goldfinch based on?
The Goldfinch is based on The Goldfinch, a 2013 novel by Donna Tartt, published by Little, Brown and Company.