Where to watch Lust for Life (1956) tonight
Lust for Life (1956) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.2 from 211 TMDB members. 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
- 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- September 15, 1956
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 from 211 votes
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Starring
- Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, Pamela Brown
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: TCM (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Lust for Life?
- Lust for Life is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Lust for Life rated?
- Lust for Life is rated NR in the US.
- Is Lust for Life a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Lust for Life?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: TCM (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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