The Velvet Underground(2021)
The Velvet Underground Synopsis
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
The Velvet Underground (2021) is a documentary and music film directed by Todd Haynes, released on October 15, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Maureen Tucker. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 124 ratings.
- Director:
- Todd Haynes
- Writers:
- Todd Haynes
- Producers:
- Carolyn Hepburn, Julie Goldman, Christine Vachon
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Production:
- Motto Pictures, Polygram Entertainment, Verve Label Group, Killer Films, Federal Films
- Status:
- Released
The Velvet Underground (2021) Trailer
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The Velvet Underground Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Velvet Underground.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Allan Arkush on THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
Featurette
The Velvet Underground Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lou Reed
as Self (archive footage)
John Cale
as Self
Sterling Morrison
as Self (archive footage)
Maureen Tucker
as Self
Jonas Mekas
as Self
Jonathan Richman
as Self
John Waters
as Self
Nico
as Self (archive footage)
David Bowie
as Self (voice)
- Doug Yule
Doug Yule
as Self (archive footage)
Danny Fields
as Self
La Monte Young
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Todd Haynes, written by Todd Haynes, produced by Carolyn Hepburn, Julie Goldman and Christine Vachon.
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The Velvet Underground Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 124 ratings.
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The Velvet Underground – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Velvet Underground online?
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The Velvet Underground (2021) is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Velvet Underground?
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The main cast of The Velvet Underground (2021) includes Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker and Jonas Mekas. The film was directed by Todd Haynes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Velvet Underground released?
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The Velvet Underground was released on October 15, 2021 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Velvet Underground worth watching?
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The Velvet Underground (2021) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 124 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Velvet Underground?
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