Velvet Buzzsaw Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

All art is dangerous.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 28, 2019

Velvet Buzzsaw

Release Date: Friday, February 1, 2019 Limited

Director: Dan Gilroy

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal • Rene Russo • Zawe Ashton • Natalia Dyer • Tom Sturridge

R Drama 1 hr, 52 m

1.75 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A satirical thriller set in the contemporary art world scene of Los Angeles where big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce.

Drama

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Who is making Velvet Buzzsaw – Crew List

A look at Velvet Buzzsaw behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dan Gilroy last helmed Roman J. Israel, Esq and Nightcrawler. The film's writer Dan Gilroy last penned Andor (Series) and Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Director: Dan Gilroy
Screenwriter: Dan Gilroy
Producer: Jennifer Fox

Studio: Netflix Originals
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Velvet Buzzsaw

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2019

Completed

Changed Velvet Buzzsaw movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Starts filming March 19th in Los Angeles.

Jun 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted
Runtime: 1 hr, 52 m
Tagline: All art is dangerous.
Also known as: Netflix/Dan Gilroy Film
Language: English

Velvet Buzzsaw Trailers and Clips

Velvet Buzzsaw

Official Trailer

Velvet Buzzsaw Release Date: When was the film released?

Velvet Buzzsaw was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 1 , 2019. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Miss Bala, Troop Zero and Piercing. As a limited release, Velvet Buzzsaw was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Velvet Buzzsaw is currently being determined. Stay tuned!