Songs for Drella (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, Songs for Drella is a music and documentary film directed by Edward Lachman, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Songs for Drella is a concept album by Lou Reed and John Cale, both formerly of The Velvet Underground, and is dedicated to the memory of Andy Warhol, their mentor, who had died unexpectedly in 1987. Drella was a nickname for Warhol coined by Warhol Superstar Ondine, a contraction of Dracula and Cinderella, used by Warhol's crowd. The song cycle focuses on Warhol's interpersonal relations and experiences, with songs falling roughly into three categories: Warhol's first-person perspective (which makes up the vast majority of the album), third-person narratives chronicling events and affairs, and first-person commentaries on Warhol by Reed and Cale themselves. The songs on the album are, to some extent, in chronological order.
Who’s in it. Songs for Drella stars Lou Reed as Self and John Cale as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Songs for Drella has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Songs for Drella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Songs for Drella tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Songs for Drella (1990)?
- In US, Songs for Drella is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Songs for Drella worth watching?
- Songs for Drella holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Songs for Drella?
- Songs for Drella stars Lou Reed and John Cale.
- When was Songs for Drella released?
- Songs for Drella was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.