Blue Jean
Seen it?2023 | 97 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Jean, a PE teacher, is forced to live a double life. When a new student arrives and threatens to expose her sexuality, Jean is pushed to extreme lengths to keep her job and her integrity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: People Choice's Award. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$693K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Georgia Oakley
- Rosy McEwenJean Newman
- Kerrie HayesVivian Highton
- Lucy HallidayLois Jackson
- Lydia PageSiobhan Murphy
- Becky LindsayJill
- Maya TorresMindy Singh
- Ellen GowlandCarol Ridley
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- Stacy AbalogunAce
- Izzy NeishAbi