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Blue

1993·Movie
1h 19min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Blue fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline1
  • Scare1

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The mind, a real life story, and society

  • Novelty9
  • Ambiguity7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Complexity6
  • Acting5

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman's experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.
Experimental CinemaAIDS MemoirMonochromaticAudio-DrivenPhilosophical ReflectionPersonal TestimonyBleakAbstractArt Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blue legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blue worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Blue?

1 h 19 min

Blue runs 1 h 19 min.

Is Blue based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Blue?

Critics100
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Blue higher (100) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Blue in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Blue?

3BRJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blue in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.