A Blue Automobile (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2004, A Blue Automobile is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Okuhara, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Aoi Kuruma (A Blue Automobile) focuses on such a character - a part-time DJ and record-store employee named Richio (Arata). With his spiky yellow hair, wrap-around shades and pale mask of a face, Richio would seem to be an icy moon circling the distant planet of his own regard. But as Okuhara shows us from the first scene, Richio has been traumatized by a boyhood horror - and still bears the physical scars on one eye, the emotional scars in dreams and visions he can neither escape nor explain away. The sunglasses and mask are there for a reason, the pain and rage are real. At the same time, he has a straightforwardness that verges on the cruel - but this is also one of his most appealing qualities.
Who’s in it. A Blue Automobile stars Arata Iura as Richio, Aoi Miyazaki as Konomi Saeki, Kumiko Aso as Akemi Saeki and Tomorowo Taguchi as Record store boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, A Blue Automobile has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Blue Automobile page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Blue Automobile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Blue Automobile (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Blue Automobile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Blue Automobile worth watching?
- A Blue Automobile holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Blue Automobile?
- A Blue Automobile stars Arata Iura, Aoi Miyazaki, Kumiko Aso, Tomorowo Taguchi and Chiaki Ohta.