Blue Jasmine

Name: Blue Jasmine
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-08-01
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkins, Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard, Bobby Cannavale

2013 | 99 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it made about 6 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. 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. If you loved Vicky Cristina Barcelona, start here. 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 39 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

After experiencing a traumatic misfortune, Jasmine French, a wealthy woman from New York, moves to San Francisco to live with her foster sister Ginger and the firm purpose of getting a new life, but she will be haunted by anxiety and memories of the past.