Lust for Life

Where to Watch Lust for Life (1956) (Legally)

He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!
Sep 15, 1956 US 122 min NR
7.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
206 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1956), without spoilers.

Expect a Drama, History blend, with a runtime close to 122 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.2/10 from about 206 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

suicide, paris, france, painting, artist, grave, ear, melancholy, painter, biography, historical figure, art, torment

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Kirk Douglas
as Vincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
as Paul Gauguin
James Donald
as Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
as Christine
Everett Sloane
as Dr. Gachet
Noel Purcell
as Anton Mauve
Henry Daniell
as Theodorus van Gogh
Madge Kennedy
as Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill Bennett
as Willemien