Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)

Name: Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 2010-04-05
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle, Christopher Good, Rowena Cooper

★ 7.3/10 April 5, 2010 80 min

Documentary Drama

Director: Andrew Hutton · Writers: Vincent van Gogh, Theo van Gogh

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.

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Director

Andrew Hutton

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch Vincent Van Gogh

Jamie Parker Theo Van Gogh

Aidan McArdle Paul Gauguin

Christopher Good Theodorus Van Gogh

Rowena Cooper Anna Van Gogh

Daniel Weyman Anthon Van Rappard

Ferdinand Kingsley Albert Aurier

David Baron Bernard Soule

Stephanie Jacob Marguerite Crevlin

Katherine Kanter Jeanne Coulomb

Richard Trinder Dr. Peyron

Jim Creighton Felix Ray

About Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)

Van Gogh: Painted with Words is a 2010 drama and documentary movie from the United Kingdom directed by Andrew Hutton, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker and Aidan McArdle. It was released on April 5, 2010. The running time is 1 h 20 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.3/10 from 58 votes — well received.

Van Gogh: Painted with Words: FAQ

When did Van Gogh: Painted with Words come out?

Van Gogh: Painted with Words was released on April 5, 2010.

Who directed Van Gogh: Painted with Words?

Van Gogh: Painted with Words was directed by Andrew Hutton.

Who is in the cast of Van Gogh: Painted with Words?

The main cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle, Christopher Good and Rowena Cooper.

How long is Van Gogh: Painted with Words?

Van Gogh: Painted with Words runs 1 h 20 min.

Where can I watch Van Gogh: Painted with Words?

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Is Van Gogh: Painted with Words worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 58 ratings, so fans of drama and documentary titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.