Gary(2024)
Gary Synopsis
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.
Gary (2024) is a documentary film directed by Robin Dashwood, released on August 28, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Shannon Price and Dion Mial. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Robin Dashwood
- Production:
- RAW
- Status:
- Released
Gary (2024) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Gary before you stream it.
Gary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Coleman
as Self (archive footage)
Todd Bridges
as Self
- Shannon Price
Shannon Price
as Self
- Dion Mial
Dion Mial
as Self
- Willie Coleman
Willie Coleman
as Self
- Sue Coleman
Sue Coleman
as Self
Dana Plato
as Archive footage
Key crew
Directed by Robin Dashwood.
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Gary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Gary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gary online?
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Gary (2024) is available to stream on Peacock Premium Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gary?
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The main cast of Gary (2024) includes Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Shannon Price, Dion Mial and Willie Coleman. The film was directed by Robin Dashwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gary released?
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Gary was released on August 28, 2024 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Gary worth watching?
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Gary (2024) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gary?
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Yes. The official Gary trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.