The Artist (2011)
A silent film star's world fades with the advent of sound, but a new love story begins.
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
How intense is The Artist?
The Artist has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What The Artist feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalmelancholyromanticnostalgicfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Artist
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Artist for you?
Is The Artist scary?
No. The Artist is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Artist gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Artist sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Artist OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Artist?
The Artist runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Artist?
The Artist is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does The Artist have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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