Lust for Life
Directed by Vincente Minnelli
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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Top cast
Kirk Douglas
Vincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
Paul Gauguin
James Donald
Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
Christine
Everett Sloane
Dr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnis
Roulin
Noel Purcell
Anton Mauve
Henry Daniell
Theodorus van Gogh
Madge Kennedy
Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill Bennett
Willemien
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Lust for Life online?
As of November 4, 2026, Lust for Life is available to stream on TCM in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Lust for Life on Netflix?
No — Lust for Life is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on TCM instead.
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Yes. In United States, Lust for Life can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Lust for Life?
As of November 4, 2026, Lust for Life is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Spain and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
