How long is Velvet Goldmine?

Velvet Goldmine is 2 h 3 min long (123 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:03 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Velvet Goldmine rated?

Velvet Goldmine is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Velvet Goldmine?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Velvet Goldmine (1998) tonight

Velvet Goldmine (1998) runs 2 h 3 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 565 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 3 min — ends 10:03 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: August 28, 1998
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 565 votes
Director: Todd Haynes
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette, Christian Bale
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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How long is Velvet Goldmine?: Velvet Goldmine is 2 h 3 min long (123 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:03 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Velvet Goldmine rated?: Velvet Goldmine is rated R in the US.
Is Velvet Goldmine a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Velvet Goldmine?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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