Movie

Velvet Goldmine

“Leave your expectations at the door”

★ 6.9(545)19982h 3m

Velvet Goldmine is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Todd Haynes
Release date: 1998-08-28
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $4,300,000
Budget: $9,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Zenith Entertainment

Velvet Goldmine — trailer

About Velvet Goldmine

Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Todd Haynes, starring Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Toni Collette. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 545 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Velvet Goldmine in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

Cast

Ewan McGregor

Curt Wild

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Brian Slade

Toni Collette

Mandy Slade

Christian Bale

Arthur Stuart

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Jerry Devine

Emily Woof

Shannon

Michael Feast

Cecil

Janet McTeer

Female Narrator (voice)

Mairead McKinley

Wilde Housemaid

Luke Morgan Oliver

Oscar Wilde (8)

Osheen Jones

Jack Fairy (7)

Micko Westmoreland

Jack Fairy

Themes & keywords

journalistgreat britainrock starpoetrynarrationbisexualityglam rocklgbtmusic journalismimaginary bandbaby left on doorstepfictional banddown featherlive music19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Velvet Goldmine in United States?+

In United States, Velvet Goldmine is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Velvet Goldmine on Netflix?+

Velvet Goldmine is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Velvet Goldmine?+

Velvet Goldmine has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in Velvet Goldmine?+

Velvet Goldmine stars Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette, Christian Bale and Suzy Eddie Izzard.

When did Velvet Goldmine come out?+

Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 movie directed by Todd Haynes.

What genre is Velvet Goldmine?+

Velvet Goldmine is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Velvet Goldmine?+

Velvet Goldmine was directed by Todd Haynes.