| Gary | |
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| Directed by | Robin Dashwood [1] |
| Edited by | Kevin Austin |
| Music by | Alexander Parsons |
| Distributed by | Peacock |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Gary is a 2024 American documentary film about the life of actor Gary Coleman. Directed by Robin Dashwood, [1] the film was released on Peacock on August 29, 2024. [2]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 90% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10. [3]
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