The Velocity of Gary (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 3.9

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Released in 1999, The Velocity of Gary is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Dan Ireland, running about 100 minutes. “One Sexy Girl. Two Hot Guys. A Million Possibilities.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When bisexual porn star Valentino meets new-in-town hustler Gary, there is an immediate attraction between the two. Valentino helps get Gary a job at a phone-sex company, and they become fast friends and lovers, but tension threatens their relationship when Gary and Valentino's friend Mary becomes involved. When Valentino finds out he is dying and Mary is going to have his child, the three must work through hard times together.

Who’s in it. The Velocity of Gary stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Valentino, Salma Hayek Pinault as Mary Carmen, Thomas Jane as Gary * (His Real Name) and Olivia D'Abo as Veronica, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Velocity of Gary has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Velocity of Gary page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Velocity of Gary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Velocity of Gary (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Velocity of Gary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Velocity of Gary worth watching?
The Velocity of Gary holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Velocity of Gary?
The Velocity of Gary stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Salma Hayek Pinault, Thomas Jane, Olivia D'Abo and Shawn Michael Howard.
When was The Velocity of Gary released?
The Velocity of Gary was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.