Velvet Goldmine

Name: Velvet Goldmine
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1998-08-28
Duration: 2 h 3 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette, Christian Bale, Suzy Eddie Izzard

1998·Movie·R·123 min·★ 6.9(553)

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“Leave your expectations at the door”

Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

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Can I watch Velvet Goldmine in United States? Yes — you can stream Velvet Goldmine in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Velvet Goldmine

Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 English-language drama and music film directed by Todd Haynes. The cast is led by Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

Velvet Goldmine was produced by Zenith Entertainment, Killer Films, and Single Cell Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 28, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director: Todd Haynes
Writers: Todd Haynes, James Lyons
Release date: August 28, 1998
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $9 million
Box office: $4 million
Production: Zenith Entertainment, Killer Films, Single Cell Pictures

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Velvet Goldmine cast & crew

Velvet Goldmine was directed by Todd Haynes and written by Todd Haynes and James Lyons.

The cast features Ewan McGregor as Curt Wild, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Brian Slade, Toni Collette as Mandy Slade, Christian Bale as Arthur Stuart, Suzy Eddie Izzard as Jerry Devine, and Emily Woof as Shannon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Maryse Alberti, and it was produced by Christine Vachon and Michael Stipe.

Is Velvet Goldmine worth watching?

Velvet Goldmine holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 553 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and music, Velvet Goldmine is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Velvet Goldmine

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