The Blue Island (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2001, The Blue Island is a drama, war and romance film directed by Nadine Trintignant, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. France, 1940. German troops have just invaded the country, but in the rural idyll of the family chateau inhabited by 20-year-old Mellie with her impoverished aristocrat father Alexandre and adolescent cousin Robinson, the war still seems far away, apart from the fact that Mellie's rich and unpopular fiancé André has been drafted into the army. For Robinson and his friends the same age, including the temperamental Bertrand, the war is merely a game they play in the remoteness of the blue island in the lake.
Who’s in it. The Blue Island stars Pierre Arditi as Alexandre, Mellie's father, Anouk Aimée as Eugénie, André's mother, Évelyne Bouix as Lily and Julie Delarme as Mellie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Blue Island 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 The Blue Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Island (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Island worth watching?
- The Blue Island holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Island?
- The Blue Island stars Pierre Arditi, Anouk Aimée, Évelyne Bouix, Julie Delarme and Jérôme Hardelay.
- When was The Blue Island released?
- The Blue Island was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.