Portraits poster
Where to stream

Portraits

201616mMovie

The 16-minute colour film observes Hockney smoking five cigarettes and thinking about painting in his Los Angeles studio, surrounded by a series of portrait paintings that featured in his 2016 exhibition at the RA (82 Portraits and 1 Still-life)

DirectorTacita Dean

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Portraits was released on January 1, 2016 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Tacita Dean

DHDavid Hockney
David Hockney
Himself

More from David Hockney · Lead actor

Omnibus
Omnibus
1967 · 7.2
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
1990 · 7.3
The Itch of the Golden Nit
The Itch of the Golden Nit
2011 · 7.7
Fire in the Water
Fire in the Water
1977 · 3.7
Genius
Genius
1970 · 7.0
See all fromDavid Hockney

More from Tacita Dean · Director

Mario Merz
Mario Merz
2002
Antigone
Antigone
2018
Providence
Providence
2018
Paradise
Paradise
2021
Geography Biography
Geography Biography
2023
Fata Morgana
Fata Morgana
2022
Michael Hamburger
Michael Hamburger
2007
Disappearance at Sea
Disappearance at Sea
1996 · 5.5
Bubble House
Bubble House
1999
One Hundred and Fifty Years of Painting
One Hundred and Fifty Years of Painting
See all fromTacita Dean

More like this

Everybody’s Everything
Everybody’s Everything
2019 · 8.4
How High
How High
2001 · 6.4
The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot
1990 · 6.3
Love, Antosha
Love, Antosha
2019 · 7.4
Elton John: Never Too Late
Elton John: Never Too Late
2024 · 6.5
Being James Bond
Being James Bond
2021 · 7.8
Half Baked
Half Baked
1998 · 6.3
Belushi
Belushi
2020 · 7.0
Jodorowsky's Dune
Jodorowsky's Dune
2013 · 7.8
Inner Workings
Inner Workings
2016 · 7.8
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026 · 8.2
Basquiat
Basquiat
1996 · 6.6

Portraits — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Portraits?

Portraits isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Portraits on Netflix?

No, Portraits is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Portraits on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Portraits isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Portraits for free?

Portraits isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Portraits?

Portraits hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.