Vincent & Theo

Vincent & Theo

An obsessive vision. A desperate dream. A world that didn't understand… And a brother that did.

Directed by Robert Altman

Produced by Hemdale Film Corporation

1990140 min6.4 / 10

A deeply intimate portrait of two brothers bound by love and artistic obsession, tracing Vincent's struggle for meaning and recognition against the backdrop of his devoted sibling's unwavering support.

The tragic story of Vincent van Gogh broadened by focusing as well on his brother Theodore, who helped support Vincent. Based on the letters written between the two.

Questions people ask

  • Is Vincent & Theo sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Vincent & Theo end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Vincent & Theo violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Vincent & Theo scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Vincent & Theo easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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35/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Vincent & Theo

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Vincent & Theo

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Vincent & Theo, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Vincent & Theo, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Vincent & Theo, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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