Frida (2002)
Kernel Score: 83% · 2,149 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2002-08-29
Runtime: 123 minutes
Is Frida worth watching?
Worth watching. A colorful biopic of Frida Kahlo, covering her injury, art and stormy marriage. It's visually inventive and well acted, though it moves through her life in a familiar way.
Watch it if you
- love art and artist biographies
- like bold, colorful visuals
- enjoy complicated love stories
Skip it if you
- want a deep history lesson
- dislike mature themes and nudity
Best for: Date night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Frida
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
Frida parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Frida is an R-rated biopic of painter Frida Kahlo depicting her tumultuous marriage, bisexuality, and physical disability with mature themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The film depicts Kahlo's bisexuality and romantic/sexual relationships as part of her biography.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Frida
If you liked Frida, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Modigliani (2004) — 79%: Another painter biopic about love and art.
- Across the Universe (2007) — 80%: Visually inventive film from the same director.
- A Beautiful Mind (2001) — 93%: Biopic about a brilliant, troubled mind.
- Her (2013) — 94%: Poetic love story with a strong visual style.
- Cinema Paradiso (1988) — 91%: Passion for art and love across a lifetime.
Director
Julie Taymor
Cast
- Salma Hayek Pinault as Frida Kahlo
- Alfred Molina as Diego Rivera
- Mía Maestro as Cristina Kahlo
- Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Matilde Kahlo
- Edward Norton as Nelson Rockefeller
- Antonio Banderas as David Alfaro Siqueiros
- Diego Luna as Alejandro
- Roger Rees as Guillermo Kahlo
- Ashley Judd as Tina Modotti
- Saffron Burrows as Gracie
Frida FAQ
Is Frida worth watching?
Worth watching. A colorful biopic of Frida Kahlo, covering her injury, art and stormy marriage. It's visually inventive and well acted, though it moves through her life in a familiar way.
Where can I watch Frida?
In the US you can stream Frida on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Frida OK for kids?
Frida is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Frida is an R-rated biopic of painter Frida Kahlo depicting her tumultuous marriage, bisexuality, and physical disability with mature themes.
What movies are like Frida?
If you liked Frida, try Modigliani, Across the Universe, A Beautiful Mind and Her.