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Blue Story

2019·Movie
1h 31min·R

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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

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Blue Story fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Their bond made them brothers. The streets made them enemies.

Blue Story is a tragic tale of a friendship between Timmy and Marco, two young boys from opposing postcodes. Timmy, a shy, smart, naive and timid young boy from Deptford, goes to school in Peckham where he strikes up a friendship with Marco, a charismatic, streetwise kid from the local area. Although from warring postcodes, the two quickly form a firm friendship until it is tested and they wind up on rival sides of a street war. Blue Story depicts elements of Rapman's own personal experiences and aspects of his childhood.
Gritty Urban DramaStreet Gang ViolenceFriendship BetrayalSocial CommentaryComing-of-Age TragedyContemporary LondonBleak RealismPostcode Wars

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blue Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blue Story legally?

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

Is Blue Story worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blue Story rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Blue Story?

1 h 31 min

Blue Story runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blue Story?

Critics81
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Blue Story higher (81) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Blue Story a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$6 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is Blue Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blue Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blue Story in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blue Story use?

It's PersonalDespair Event HorizonDriven to SuicideWe Used to Be FriendsDowner EndingSpeed SexGreek ChorusGreen-Eyed MonsterOnly Known by Their NicknameKill It with FireBlack and NerdyAsshole Victim

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Blue Story, including It's Personal, Despair Event Horizon, Driven to Suicide.