Blow

2001·Movie
2h 4min·R

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Blow fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Tension6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

A real life story, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting mood

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

based on a true story

The story of how George Jung, together with the Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar, established the billion-dollar cocaine empire in the United States in the 1970s.
Biographical Crime DramaRise and Fall NarrativeDrug Trade UnderworldPeriod Piece 70s 80sTragic Character StudyConsequences of AmbitionFamily & BetrayalMelancholic & BleakStrong Lead Performance

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Loading video…

Questions about Blow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blow legally?

Blow is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can also 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 Blow worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blow rated?

RDrug useStrong languageViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, strong language, and violence.

How long is Blow?

2 h 4 min

Blow runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Blow based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blow?

Critics54
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Blow higher (78) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Blow a box office hit?

Budget$53 million
Box office$83 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $53 million to make and earned $83 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Blow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blow?

78ADAGARATAUAZBBBEBFBGBOBRBSBY+64

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blow in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blow use?

Freeze-Frame IntroductionBig Fancy HouseBeing Evil SucksHow We Got HereWould Hurt a ChildDomestic AbuseDysfunctional FamilyLiving Emotional CrutchIronic EchoUptown GirlPool SceneShout-Outand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for Blow, including Freeze-Frame Introduction, Big Fancy House, Being Evil Sucks.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows