The Velvet Underground(2021)
Overview
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.
Director
Todd Haynes
Studio
Motto Pictures
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
as Self (archive footage)
Danny Fields
as Self
La Monte Young
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Motto Pictures • Polygram Entertainment • Verve Label Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Velvet Underground?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Velvet Underground (2021).
What is The Velvet Underground about?▼
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.
Who directed The Velvet Underground?▼
The Velvet Underground was directed by Todd Haynes and released in 2021. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is The Velvet Underground?▼
The Velvet Underground has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in The Velvet Underground?▼
The cast of The Velvet Underground includes Lou Reed as Self (archive footage), John Cale as Self, Sterling Morrison as Self (archive footage), Maureen Tucker as Self, Jonas Mekas as Self and more.
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