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Three Colors: Blue

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1993 | 98 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The wife of a famous composer survives a car accident that kills her husband and daughter. Now alone, she shakes off her old identity and explores her newfound freedom but finds that she is unbreakably bound to other humans, including her husband’s mistress, whose existence she never suspected.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Golden Lion. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 114K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski

  • Juliette BinocheJulie
  • Benoît RégentOlivier
  • Florence PernelSandrine
  • Charlotte VéryLucille
  • Hélène VincentJournalist
  • Philippe VolterReal Estate Agent
  • Claude DunetonDoctor
  • Hugues QuesterPatrice (Julie's Husband)
  • Emmanuelle RivaMother
  • Florence VignonThe Copyist