How long is The Velvet Underground?

The Velvet Underground is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Velvet Underground rated?

The Velvet Underground is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Velvet Underground?

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The Velvet Underground (2021) runs 2 h 1 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 126 TMDB members. Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.

Runtime: 2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Documentary, Music
Released: October 15, 2021
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 126 votes
Director: Todd Haynes
Starring: Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary 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 2026-11-08: Apple TV (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is The Velvet Underground?: The Velvet Underground is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Velvet Underground rated?: The Velvet Underground is rated R in the US.
Is The Velvet Underground a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary 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 The Velvet Underground?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Apple TV (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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