Blue in the Face (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1995, Blue in the Face is a comedy film directed by Paul Auster, running about 83 minutes. “Welcome to the planet Brooklyn.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Auggie runs a small tobacco shop in Brooklyn, New York. The whole neighborhood comes to visit him to buy cigarettes and have some small talk. During the movie Lou Reed tries to explain why he has to have a cut on his health insurance bill if he keeps smoking and Madonna acts as a Singing Telegram.
Who’s in it. Blue in the Face stars Harvey Keitel as Auggie Wren, Lou Reed as Man with Strange Glasses, Michael J. Fox as Pete Maloney and Roseanne Barr as Dot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Blue in the Face has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue in the Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue in the Face tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue in the Face (1995)?
- In US, Blue in the Face is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue in the Face worth watching?
- Blue in the Face holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue in the Face?
- Blue in the Face stars Harvey Keitel, Lou Reed, Michael J. Fox, Roseanne Barr and Lily Tomlin.
- When was Blue in the Face released?
- Blue in the Face was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.