Blue Steel (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Blue Steel is a thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, running about 102 minutes. “A point blank thriller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Megan Turner, a rookie NYC cop, foils an armed robbery on her first day and then engages in a cat-and-mouse game with one of the witnesses who becomes obsessed with her.
Who’s in it. Blue Steel stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Megan Turner, Ron Silver as Eugene Hunt, Clancy Brown as Nick Mann and Elizabeth Peña as Tracy Perez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Blue Steel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel 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 Blue Steel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Steel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Steel (1990)?
- In US, Blue Steel is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Blue Steel worth watching?
- Blue Steel holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Steel?
- Blue Steel stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown, Elizabeth Peña and Louise Fletcher.
- When was Blue Steel released?
- Blue Steel was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.