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How to Watch Gary Coleman Documentary ‘Gary’: Live Stream Without Cable

A freelance writer since 2019, Aubrey Chorpenning covers reality TV and pop culture at The Streamable, where she’s tracked the streaming space since 2021.
Gary title screen (Peacock)

A new documentary, “Gary,” allows fans to get up close and personal with the beloved “Diff'rent Strokes” star Gary Coleman. He sadly passed away at the age of 42, but the actor’s legacy lives on in the newest Peacock Original title. The 90-minute documentary begins streaming exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. You can check it out with a Subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch ‘Gary’

About ‘Gary’

“Diff’rent Strokes” fans saw one side of Gary Coleman in the series, but now, Peacock is diving deeper into his story. The 90-minute documentary takes viewers on a journey throughout Coleman’s life, highlighting his humble beginnings and rise to fame. “Gary” features exclusive interviews with those who were close to the actor. Hear from his ex-wife, co-star Todd Bridges, former managers, estranged parents, and others.

Throughout his life, he faced many challenges, from illness to depression. He also dealt with financial issues, navigated a rocky marriage, and much more. In 2010, fans learned of his tragic and mysterious death at 42 years old. Now, his legacy lives on, and thanks to “Gary,” many more can recognize his talent and understand his life.

Why Should You Watch ‘Gary’ on Peacock?

“Gary” is a Peacock Original title so this is the only way to stream the documentary. It will not be available to stream on any other streaming services or channels. Existing Peacock subscribers can enjoy the documentary at no additional cost beginning on Thursday, Aug. 29.

In addition to pop culture and true crime documentaries, Peacock also has a growing number of live sports rights including the NFL, Notre Dame and Big Ten college football, English Premier League soccer, and starting in the fall of 2025, NBA basketball.

The service carries a wide range of popular action titles like 2024’s “Monkey Man” to the Santa-themed thriller “Violent Night” and the original series “The Continental,” set in the universe of “John Wick.”

Peacock has two plans to choose from: an ad-supported option for $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, or an ad-free plan that costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 annually. Either will allow you to access the full content library of Peacock, including its complement of live sports, shows, and movies.

  • Peacock

    Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.

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    Peacock also includes news, entertainment, sports, late-night, and reality from various NBCU properties, including NBC, Bravo, and E!. Additionally, Peacock has exclusives like “Below Deck: Down Under.” They also include live and on-demand access to Hallmark channels.

    The company has acquired the rights to many classic shows, including “Parks and Recreation” and the entire Dick Wolf library, which includes “Law & Order” and “Chicago Fire.”

    Peacock features weekly Sunday night NFL games during the regular season, available on the Premium and Premium Plus plans.

    Peacock again raised prices on August 18, 2026, with the cost of plans increasing to $8.99 for the Select, $12.99 for Premium, and $19.99 for Premium Plus.

    The service also features blockbusters and critically acclaimed films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, as well as content acquired from Hollywood’s biggest studios.

Take a Look at the 'Gary' Trailer


Aubrey Chorpenning joined The Streamable team in 2021 and primarily covers reality TV and pop culture. Over the past few years, she’s enjoyed keeping up with the streaming space as it continues to grow and evolve.

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