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Blink

1993·Movie
1h 46min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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Blink fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

What you can't see, can kill you.

Emma is an attractive girl in her 20s who has been blind for 20 years. A new type of eye operation partially restores her sight, but she is having problems: sometimes she doesn't "remember" what she's seen until later. One night she is awakened by a commotion upstairs. Peering out of her door, she sees a shadowy figure descending the stairs. Convinced that her neighbour has been murdered she approaches the police, only to find that she is unsure if it was just her new eyes playing tricks on her.
Neo-Noir ThrillerUnreliable NarratorVisually Impaired ProtagonistPsychological SuspenseMysteryEarly 90s AestheticMemory and PerceptionGuilt and Trauma

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blink

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blink legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blink worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blink rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Blink?

1 h 46 min

Blink runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blink?

Critics68
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Blink higher (68) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Blink a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$17 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Blink in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blink?

16ATAUCADEDKFIGBGGIEINITNONZRO+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blink in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blink use?

Chekhov's GagOrderlies are CreepsParking GarageCassandra TruthCrapsack WorldAdorably Precocious ChildFanserviceAbusive ParentsDeadpan SnarkerHope SpotCanine CompanionNaked People Are Funnyand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Blink, including Chekhov's Gag, Orderlies are Creeps, Parking Garage.