Blow (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2001, Blow is a drama and crime film directed by Ted Demme, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price.
Who’s in it. Blow stars Johnny Depp as George Jung, Penélope Cruz as Mirtha Jung, Ethan Suplee as Tuna and Ray Liotta as Fred Jung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Blow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $83.3M 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 Blow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blow (2001)?
- In US, Blow 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 Blow worth watching?
- Blow holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blow?
- Blow stars Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ethan Suplee, Ray Liotta and Franka Potente.
- When was Blow released?
- Blow was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.