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Summary
A biographical drama depicting the turbulent life and career of American painter Jackson Pollock, exploring his rise to fame, struggles with alcoholism, and complicated relationship with fellow artist Lee Krasner.

Director
Ed Harris

Writers
Barbara Turner & Susan J. Emshwiller
Based on the book Jackson Pollock: An American Saga by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith

Cast

• Ed Harris as Jackson Pollock
• Marcia Gay Harden as Lee Krasner
• Tom Bower as Dan Miller
• Jennifer Connelly as Ruth Kligman
• Bud Cort as Howard Putzel
• John Heard as Tony Smith
• Val Kilmer as Willem de Kooning
• Amy Madigan as Peggy Guggenheim

Rotten Tomatoes: 81%

Metacritic: 77

VOD / Release
Available for digital rental and streaming on select platforms.

Trailer
Official Trailer