Velvet Goldmine (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1998, Velvet Goldmine is a drama and music film directed by Todd Haynes, running about 123 minutes. “Style matters. Even when it comes to murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Almost a decade has elapsed since glam-rock superstar Brian Slade escaped the spotlight of the London scene. Now, investigative journalist Arthur Stuart is on assignment to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic Slade. Stuart, himself forged by the music of the 1970s, explores the larger-than-life stars who were once his idols and what has become of them since the turn of the new decade.
Who’s in it. Velvet Goldmine stars Ewan McGregor as Curt Wild, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Brian Slade, Christian Bale as Arthur Stuart and Toni Collette as Mandy Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Velvet Goldmine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Velvet Goldmine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Velvet Goldmine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Velvet Goldmine (1998)?
- In US, Velvet Goldmine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Velvet Goldmine worth watching?
- Velvet Goldmine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Velvet Goldmine?
- Velvet Goldmine stars Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette and Eddie Izzard.
- When was Velvet Goldmine released?
- Velvet Goldmine was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.