Blue movie poster

Blue

1993 · 1h 19m · Released

Documentary, Drama

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Blue

Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV.

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Trailer

Full Experimental Movie

Top cast and crew

Derek Jarman Director
Derek Jarman (voice)
Nigel Terry (voice)
Tilda Swinton (voice)
John Quentin (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about Blue

Where can I watch Blue in the United States?

Blue is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Blue for free?

Blue streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Blue?

Blue scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Blue?

Blue stars Derek Jarman, Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, and John Quentin. Derek Jarman is the director.

How long is Blue?

Blue runs 1h 19m (79 minutes).

When did Blue come out?

Blue was released on August 19, 1993.

Which studio made Blue?

Blue was produced by Arts Council of Great Britain, Basilisk Communications, and BBC Radio 3 in the United Kingdom.

How much did Blue make at the box office?

Blue grossed $1,718,328 worldwide.

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.

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