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Velvet Goldmine

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1998 | 123 min | Drama, Music

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Rocketman or Quadrophenia, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Artistic Contribution. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 more BAFTA and 1 more Cannes award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 164K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Haynes

  • Ewan McGregorCurt Wild
  • Jonathan Rhys MeyersBrian Slade
  • Toni ColletteMandy Slade
  • Christian BaleArthur Stuart
  • Suzy Eddie IzzardJerry Devine
  • Emily WoofShannon
  • Michael FeastCecil
  • Janet McTeerFemale Narrator (voice)
  • Mairead McKinleyWilde Housemaid
  • Luke Morgan OliverOscar Wilde (8)