A Patch of Blue (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1965, A Patch of Blue is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Green, running about 105 minutes. “Love is color blind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.
Who’s in it. A Patch of Blue stars Sidney Poitier as Gordon Ralfe, Shelley Winters as Rose-Ann D'Arcey, Elizabeth Hartman as Selina D'Arcey and Wallace Ford as Ole Pa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Patch of Blue has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 A Patch of Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Patch of Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Patch of Blue (1965)?
- In US, A Patch of Blue is available to 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 A Patch of Blue worth watching?
- A Patch of Blue holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Patch of Blue?
- A Patch of Blue stars Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman, Wallace Ford and Ivan Dixon.
- When was A Patch of Blue released?
- A Patch of Blue was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.