# Where to watch The Painter Sam Francis (2008) in the UK

> The Painter Sam Francis (2008) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 85 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T01:47:51.456Z)  

## Synopsis

Forty years in the making, 'The Painter Sam Francis' is artist Jeffrey Perkins' intimate portrait of abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis. The film retraces Francis' life and career from his childhood in California to his artistic maturation in post-war Paris, his time spent in Japan, and his prominence in the United States. It reveals a man in constant struggle with physical maladies and his own demons, but for whom creativity was a powerful life-sustaining force.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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**Where can I watch The Painter Sam Francis in the UK?**

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## Sources

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