Bling (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2016, Bling is a family and animation film directed by Kyung Ho Lee, running about 81 minutes. “Prepare to engage” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lowly theme park mechanic Sam dreams about his childhood sweetheart Sue. With the mistaken belief that only a bling ring can win the girl of his dreams, Sam plans the most perfect night to propose to his one true love. But when super villain Oscar shows up with his own evil ring that could destroy the city, Sam’s plans are thrown into utter disarray. Mistaking each other’s rings for their own, Sam teams up with his robot super heroes to track down his engagement ring and save the city… learning that it’s not about the size of the bling, but the size of your heart.
Who’s in it. Bling stars Taylor Kitsch as Sam (voice), Jennette McCurdy as Sue (voice), Rena Strober as Computer Voice (voice) and Carla Gugino as Catherine (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Bling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and 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 Bling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bling tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bling (2016)?
- In US, Bling is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Bling worth watching?
- Bling holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bling?
- Bling stars Taylor Kitsch, Jennette McCurdy, Rena Strober, Carla Gugino and James Woods.
- When was Bling released?
- Bling was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.
