Perfect Blue (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Perfect Blue is a drama and mystery film directed by Toshiki Sato, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Asaka Ai is a budding starlet waiting for her big break to make it into the limelight. Under the dedicated tutelage of her manager Bando she shuffles from one photo shoot to the next, most often resulting in her image being used on various advertising posters. With the help of a catchy tune, Ai and Bando anticipate she will finally break out of merely poster appearances and into television commercials and from there, real stardom. The song is entitled "If this is a Dream Wake Me" (Yume Nara Samete) and was written by Ai's friend Hiromi just prior to Hiromi jumping headlong off a tall building. But as things started to go well, a stalker shows up knowing anything and everything about Ai...
Who’s in it. Perfect Blue stars Ayaka Maeda as Ai Asaka, Masahiro Toda as Bando, Ai's manager, Nao Omori as Toshihiko Horibe and Makiko Watanabe as Bando's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Perfect Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfect Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perfect Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfect Blue (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perfect Blue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Perfect Blue worth watching?
- Perfect Blue holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Perfect Blue?
- Perfect Blue stars Ayaka Maeda, Masahiro Toda, Nao Omori, Makiko Watanabe and Yumi Shimizu.
- When was Perfect Blue released?
- Perfect Blue was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.