Blue Heron
Seen it?2026 | 91 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A family of six's fresh start on 1990s Vancouver Island unravels as their youngest child, Sasha, witnesses the increasingly dangerous behavior of her older brother, Jeremy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
9 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 254K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sophy Romvari
- Eylul GuvenSasha
- Iringó RétiMother
- Ádám TompaFather
- Edik BeddoesJeremy
- Amy ZimmerAdult Sasha
- Liam SergHenry
- Preston DrabbleFelix
- Lucy TurnbullEmma
- Jecca BeauchampBecky
- Georgia BlakeAshley