---
title: "Paint It Black"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paint-it-black-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 394692
imdb_id: "tt1472460"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Paint It Black (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paint-it-black-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Paint It Black is a 2016 American drama film directed by Amber Tamblyn and co-written with Ed Dougherty, based on Janet Fitch's 2006 novel of the same name. The movie premiered at the 2016 LA Film Festival. The story centers on the death of a young artist named Michael and how his suicide affects the two women he loved, his girlfriend and his mother. Both women blame each other for his death and for the tragedy, and the girlfriend attempts to deal with the loss while continuously confronted by his mentally unstable mother. Joined by their mutual grief, the two women are soon drawn into a twisted relationship. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes and was released in the United States on June third, 2016. The cast includes Janet McTeer, Alia Shawkat, Emily Rios, and Mish Way.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, W4free, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Amber Tamblyn

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alia Shawkat** as *Josie*
- **Janet McTeer** as *Meredith*
- **Rhys Wakefield** as *Michael*
- **Nancy Kwan** as *Margaret*
- **Emily Rios** as *Pen*
- **Alfred Molina** as *Cal*
- **Mish Way** as *Lola Lola*
- **Austin Barber** as *Man in Crowd*
- **Terry Kinney** as *Detective Brooks (voice)*
- **Beau Sia** as *Phil*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Paint It Black online?
Paint It Black is currently available to watch or stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Paint It Black worth watching?
Paint It Black holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 26 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Paint It Black and when was it released?
Paint It Black is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Paint It Black?
Paint It Black was directed by Amber Tamblyn.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Paint It Black — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/394692)
- [Paint It Black (2016 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_It_Black_(2016_film))
- [Paint It Black (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/394692-paint-it-black/cast)
- [Paint It Black (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1472460/)
- [Paint it black | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)

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