Movie

The Velvet Underground

★ 6.8(117)20212h 1m

The Velvet Underground is streaming on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Todd Haynes
Release date: 2021-10-15
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Motto Pictures

The Velvet Underground — trailer

About The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground is a 2021 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Todd Haynes, starring Lou Reed, John Cale and Sterling Morrison. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 117 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Velvet Underground in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Lou Reed

Self (archive footage)

John Cale

Self

Sterling Morrison

Self (archive footage)

Maureen Tucker

Self

Jonas Mekas

Self

Jonathan Richman

Self

John Waters

Self

Nico

Self (archive footage)

David Bowie

Self (voice)

Doug Yule

Self (archive footage)

Danny Fields

Self

La Monte Young

Self

Themes & keywords

biography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Velvet Underground in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Velvet Underground on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Velvet Underground on Netflix?+

The Velvet Underground is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel.

How long is The Velvet Underground?+

The Velvet Underground has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in The Velvet Underground?+

The Velvet Underground stars Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker and Jonas Mekas.

When did The Velvet Underground come out?+

The Velvet Underground is a 2021 movie directed by Todd Haynes.

What genre is The Velvet Underground?+

The Velvet Underground is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed The Velvet Underground?+

The Velvet Underground was directed by Todd Haynes.