Canvas (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Canvas is a 2007 drama directed by Joseph Greco. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $41,010 worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Joseph Greco
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Media Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Canvas About?
The premise of Canvas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A poignant drama focusing on ten-year-old Chris Marino, whose life is profoundly impacted by his mother's schizophrenia. His father, John, struggles to provide for his family while desperately seeking treatment for Mary. As their already strained family faces increasing challenges, a crisis forces a difficult intervention. Chris and John are left feeling helpless as they witness Mary's struggles and the disintegration of their family's stability.
Canvas Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- nightmare
- schizophrenia
- one word title
- family relationships
- canvas painting
- sewing
- painting
- ocean
- mother son relationship
- losing a job
- husband wife relationship
- first love
+7 more Show fewer
- boat
- boat building
- birthday
- father son relationship
- sailing
- mental illness
- coming of age
The Director of Canvas
Directed by Joseph Greco.
- Director Joseph Greco
Canvas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Canvas 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 65% User score
See on TMDB
Canvas Plot Summary
What happens in Canvas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This film stands out as one of the most poignant representations of mental illness, particularly showcasing the challenges a family faces when a loved one is diagnosed with schizophrenia. As a therapist, I can personally attest to the stigma associated with such an illness, and the film does an adept job of capturing the profound struggles involved.
Full summary
The whole story of Canvas, scene by scene
Canvas Box Office
Canvas grossed $41,010 worldwide. $35,630 came from the US and Canada and $5,380 (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41K
- US & Canada
- $35.6K
- International
- $5.4K
Canvas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Canvas.
How Well Do You Know Canvas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of John, the father in 'Canvas'?
Canvas Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Aus tiefster Seele” and “La vela strappata”.
- Also known as
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- Aus tiefster Seele
- La vela strappata
- Uma Família em Perigo
- 캔버스
- 卡瓦斯
Seen Canvas?
Movies Like Canvas
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Painted Boats, A Son and The Empty Canvas.
Canvas FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Canvas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Canvas?
Canvas runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Canvas released?
Canvas was released on October 12, 2007.
Who directed Canvas?
Canvas was directed by Joseph Greco.
How much did Canvas make at the box office?
Canvas grossed $41,010 worldwide ($35,630 domestic, $5,380 international).
How is Canvas rated?
Canvas has 67 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Canvas have a post-credit scene?
No. Canvas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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