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Betty Blue

1986Movie2 h 0 minNR

DramaRomance
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic568.7Rotten Tomatoes78%90%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A lackadaisical handyman and aspiring novelist tries to support his younger girlfriend as she slowly succumbs to madness.

Feels like

  • French Erotic Drama
  • Psychological Breakdown
  • Passionate Relationship
  • Tragic Romance
  • Visceral and Raw
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Cult Classic
  • Art House

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Jacques Beineix
Written by
Philippe Djian, Jean-Jacques Beineix
Produced by
Jean-Jacques Beineix
Music by
Gabriel Yared

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Facts

April 9, 1986 · 2 h 0 min · NR

Released
April 9, 1986
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$2 million
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Mercy Kill, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, Sanity Slippage +9

  • Mercy Kill
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Sanity Slippage
  • A Storm Is Coming
  • Vorpal Pillow
  • Baby Carriage
  • Sexy Backless Outfit
  • Dirty Old Man
  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Shameless Fanservice Girl
  • Gray Rain of Depression

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Betty Blue?"

Questions about Betty Blue

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Where can I stream Betty Blue?

Criterion

In the United States, Betty Blue streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Betty Blue worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (82 out of 100) than critics (67).

Is Betty Blue good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Betty Blue?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Betty Blue in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Betty Blue use?

Mercy KillManic Pixie Dream GirlSanity SlippageA Storm Is ComingVorpal PillowBaby CarriageSexy Backless OutfitDirty Old ManMale Frontal NudityMood WhiplashShameless Fanservice GirlGray Rain of Depressionand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Mercy Kill, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and Sanity Slippage.