Rembrandt (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1936, Rembrandt is a drama film directed by Alexander Korda, running about 85 minutes. “He knew all women! Their lives...Loves...Their souls!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This character study joins the painter at the height of his fame in 1642, when his adored wife suddenly dies and his work takes a dark, sardonic turn that offends his patrons. By 1656, he is bankrupt but consoles himself with the company of pretty maid Hendrickje, whom he's unable to marry. Their relationship brings ostracism but also some measure of happiness. The final scenes find him in his last year, 1669, physically enfeebled but his spirit undimmed.
Who’s in it. Rembrandt stars Charles Laughton as Rembrandt van Rijn, Gertrude Lawrence as Geertje Dirx, Elsa Lanchester as Hendrickje Stoffels and Raymond Huntley as Ludwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Rembrandt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rembrandt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rembrandt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rembrandt (1936)?
- In US, Rembrandt is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rembrandt worth watching?
- Rembrandt holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rembrandt?
- Rembrandt stars Charles Laughton, Gertrude Lawrence, Elsa Lanchester, Raymond Huntley and Edward Chapman.
- When was Rembrandt released?
- Rembrandt was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.