Splendor (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1999, Splendor is a comedy and romance film directed by Gregg Araki, running about 93 minutes. “Explore the possibilities...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Veronica is a white-bread beauty searching for a good man in Los Angeles. While slam dancing at a Halloween rave, she meets Abel, a sensitive poet. Then she meets Zed, a supersexy tattooed drummer with incredible biceps. Who will she choose? Does she go for true love or cheap sex? She can't decide so she chooses both. But after managing to nurture a picture-perfect threesome, along comes Ernest, a rich movie director with deep baby blues that sweep Veronica off her feet. What's a girl to do now?

Who’s in it. Splendor stars Kathleen Robertson as Veronica, Matt Keeslar as Zed, Kelly Macdonald as Mike and Eric Mabius as Ernest, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Splendor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $45.7K at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Splendor page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Splendor (1999)?
In GB, Splendor is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Splendor worth watching?
Splendor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Splendor?
Splendor stars Kathleen Robertson, Matt Keeslar, Kelly Macdonald, Eric Mabius and Dan Gatto.
When was Splendor released?
Splendor was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.