Blue Sky (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, Blue Sky is a drama and romance film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 101 minutes. “In a world of secrets, love is the most powerful weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hank Marshall is a tough, square-jawed, straitlaced Army engineer and nuclear science expert, assigned to help conduct weapons testing in 1950s America. Hank has become a thorn in the side of the Army, though, for a couple of very different reasons. He is an outspoken opponent of atmospheric testing, though his superiors hold contrary views and want to squelch his concerns...and his reports. The other problem is his wife, Carly. She is voluptuous and volatile, wreaking havoc in his personal life and stirring up intrigue at each new Army base.
Who’s in it. Blue Sky stars Jessica Lange as Carly Marshall, Tommy Lee Jones as Hank Marshall, Powers Boothe as Vince Johnson and Carrie Snodgress as Vera Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Blue Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Sky (1994)?
- In US, Blue Sky is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Sky worth watching?
- Blue Sky holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Sky?
- Blue Sky stars Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Powers Boothe, Carrie Snodgress and Amy Locane.
- When was Blue Sky released?
- Blue Sky was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.