Where can I watch Blow Out (1981)?

In US, Blow Out is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Blow Out worth watching?

Blow Out holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Blow Out?

Blow Out stars John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz and John McMartin.

When was Blow Out released?

Blow Out was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.

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Blow Out (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 1981, Blow Out is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 108 minutes. “Murder has a sound all of its own!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jack Terry is a master sound recordist who works on grade-B horror movies. Late one evening, he is recording sounds for use in his movies when he hears something unexpected through his sound equipment and records it. Curiosity gets the better of him when the media become involved, and he begins to unravel the pieces of a nefarious conspiracy. As he struggles to survive against his shadowy enemies and expose the truth, he does not know whom he can trust.

Who’s in it. Blow Out stars John Travolta as Jack Terry, Nancy Allen as Sally Badina, John Lithgow as Burke and Dennis Franz as Manny Karp, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Blow Out has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and 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 Blow Out page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blow Out tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blow Out (1981)?: In US, Blow Out is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Blow Out worth watching?: Blow Out holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Blow Out?: Blow Out stars John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz and John McMartin.
When was Blow Out released?: Blow Out was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.