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The Goldfinch

R20192h 29mJohn Crowley
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 24% · Metacritic 40

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"The story of a stolen life."

A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.

Drama
New York CityBased On Novel Or BookMuseumPaintingArtBombingComplexTeenage ProtagonistAmbiguousMelodramatic

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What is The Goldfinch (2019) about?

A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.

Who stars in The Goldfinch?

The Goldfinch stars Ansel Elgort (Theodore Decker), Oakes Fegley (Young Theodore Decker), Nicole Kidman (Samantha Barbour), Jeffrey Wright (James 'Hobie' Hobart), Luke Wilson (Larry Decker). The film was directed by John Crowley.

How long is The Goldfinch?

The Goldfinch has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is The Goldfinch worth watching?

The Goldfinch holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 24. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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