Gary (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2024, Gary is a documentary film directed by Robin Dashwood, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Follow the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman's private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.
Who’s in it. Gary stars Gary Coleman as Self (archive footage), Todd Bridges as Self, Shannon Price as Self and Dion Mial as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Gary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gary tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gary (2024)?
- In US, Gary is available to stream on Peacock Premium Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gary worth watching?
- Gary holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gary?
- Gary stars Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Shannon Price, Dion Mial and Willie Coleman.
- When was Gary released?
- Gary was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.