Blue Jeans (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 5

Blue Jeans poster

Released in 1977, Blue Jeans is a drama, family and romance film directed by Hugues Burin des Roziers, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. First love and the fickleness of adolescence is the theme in this charming drama. The story follows a pretty blonde French youth who is sent with his classmates to an English seaside resort for the summer to study English. It is there that he first meets and "falls in love" with a girl, but when the girl spurns him for an older teenager, his attentions and affections are soon shifted to him. A touching and sensitive tale.

Who’s in it. Blue Jeans stars Gilles Budin as Julien Morin, Michel Gibet as Jean-Pierre, Daniel Véry as Talimard and Thierry Dolon as Picolet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Blue Jeans has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Jeans page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blue Jeans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blue Jeans (1977)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blue Jeans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Blue Jeans worth watching?
Blue Jeans holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blue Jeans?
Blue Jeans stars Gilles Budin, Michel Gibet, Daniel Véry, Thierry Dolon and Jérôme Cadiou.
When was Blue Jeans released?
Blue Jeans was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.