The Goldfinch (2019)
Kernel Score: 81% · 929 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2019-09-12
Runtime: 149 minutes
Where to watch The Goldfinch
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Goldfinch parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Goldfinch is an R-rated drama involving a terrorist bombing, grief, and a descent into crime.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a museum bombing that kills the protagonist's mother and ensuing trauma.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Crowley
Cast
- Ansel Elgort as Theodore Decker
- Oakes Fegley as Young Theodore Decker
- Nicole Kidman as Samantha Barbour
- Jeffrey Wright as James 'Hobie' Hobart
- Luke Wilson as Larry Decker
- Sarah Paulson as Xandra
- Willa Fitzgerald as Kitsey Barbour
- Aneurin Barnard as Boris Pavlikovsky
- Finn Wolfhard as Young Boris Pavlikovsky
- Ashleigh Cummings as Pippa
The Goldfinch FAQ
Is The Goldfinch good?
The Goldfinch has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 929 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Goldfinch?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Goldfinch OK for kids?
The Goldfinch is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Goldfinch is an R-rated drama involving a terrorist bombing, grief, and a descent into crime.
What movies are like The Goldfinch?
If you liked The Goldfinch, try Nocturnal Animals, 25th Hour, The Hate U Give and Marathon Man.