The Blue Dahlia (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1946, The Blue Dahlia is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by George Marshall, running about 96 minutes. “Double dame trouble! Double-barrelled action!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Soon after a veteran's return from war his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
Who’s in it. The Blue Dahlia stars Alan Ladd as Johnny Morrison, Veronica Lake as Joyce Harwood, William Bendix as Buzz Wanchek and Howard Da Silva as Eddie Harwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Blue Dahlia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Dahlia page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Dahlia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Dahlia (1946)?
- In US, The Blue Dahlia is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Dahlia worth watching?
- The Blue Dahlia holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Dahlia?
- The Blue Dahlia stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Howard Da Silva and Doris Dowling.
- When was The Blue Dahlia released?
- The Blue Dahlia was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.