Blue Velvet
The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex.
Trailers and promos
Official Trailer
Austin Film Society Trailer
Official Rerelease Trailer
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Pest Control Scene
The Detective's Daughter
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Richard Linklater Presents: Blue Velvet
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Velvet
Where can I watch Blue Velvet in the United States?
Blue Velvet is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Blue Velvet for free?
Blue Velvet streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet stars Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, and Hope Lange. David Lynch is the director.
How long is Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet runs 2h (120 minutes).
When did Blue Velvet come out?
Blue Velvet was released on September 19, 1986.
Which studio made Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet was produced by DEG in the United States.
What was the budget for Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet was made on a budget of $6,000,000.
How much did Blue Velvet make at the box office?
Blue Velvet grossed $8,636,706 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000,000.
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.