Name: Forty Shades of Blue
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2005-12-07
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Cast: Rip Torn, Dina Korzun, Darren E. Burrows, Paprika Steen, Red West

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A Russian woman living in Memphis with a much older rock-n-roll legend experiences a personal awakening when her husband's estranged son comes to visit.

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Directed by: Ira Sachs
Written by: Ira Sachs, Michael Rohatyn
Produced by: Ira Sachs, Jawal Nga, Donald Rosenfeld
Music by: Dickon Hinchliffe

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December 7, 2005 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released: December 7, 2005
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: Russian
Made in: United States
Budget: $2 million
Available in: 13 countries

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Where can I stream Forty Shades of Blue?

MUBI

In the United States, Forty Shades of Blue streams on MUBI. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Forty Shades of Blue worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Is Forty Shades of Blue good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Forty Shades of Blue plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.