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Three Colors: Blue

1993Movie1 h 38 minR

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic878.4Rotten Tomatoes96%93%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The wife of a famous composer survives a car accident that kills her husband and daughter. Now alone, she shakes off her old identity and explores her newfound freedom but finds that she is unbreakably bound to other humans, including her husband’s mistress, whose existence she never suspected.

Feels like

  • Grief and Freedom
  • Melancholy Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • European Art Cinema
  • Existential Reflection
  • Tragedy and Hope
  • Political Undertones
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Sophisticated Score

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Written by
Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Produced by
Marin Karmitz
Music by
Zbigniew Preisner

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Facts

September 8, 1993 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
September 8, 1993
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Polish
Made in
France, Poland, Switzerland
Box office
$2 million
Available in
97 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Three Colors: Blue?"

Questions about Three Colors: Blue

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Where can I stream Three Colors: Blue?

HBO MaxCriterionTCM

In the United States, Three Colors: Blue streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is Three Colors: Blue worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 87).

Is Three Colors: Blue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Three Colors: Blue in English?

FrenchPolish

No, it was made in French, with some Polish.