Blood Simple
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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BLOOD SIMPLE Official Trailer [1984] Remastered in 4K
BLOOD SIMPLE (1984) Fake Trailer starring Bruce Campbell
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Frequently asked questions about Blood Simple
Where can I watch Blood Simple in the United States?
Blood Simple is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Blood Simple on HBO Max?
Yes. Blood Simple is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Can I watch Blood Simple for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Blood Simple needs a subscription to HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Blood Simple?
Blood Simple scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Blood Simple?
Blood Simple stars John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams, and M. Emmet Walsh. Joel Coen is the director.
How long is Blood Simple?
Blood Simple runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
When did Blood Simple come out?
Blood Simple was released on January 18, 1985.
Which studio made Blood Simple?
Blood Simple was produced by River Road Productions and Foxton Entertainment in the United States.
What was the budget for Blood Simple?
Blood Simple was made on a budget of $1,500,000.
How much did Blood Simple make at the box office?
Blood Simple grossed $4,229,114 worldwide, against a budget of $1,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.