True Blue (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, True Blue is a drama film directed by Ferdinand Fairfax, running about 118 minutes. “To be second is to be last.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the year the Oxford and Cambridge boat race changed from a gentleman's race to one where winning was everything.
Who’s in it. True Blue stars Dominic West as Donald MacDonald, Bill Nighy as Jeremy Saville, Johan Leysen as Daniel Topolski and Ryan Bollman as Morrison Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, True Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Blue (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for True Blue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is True Blue worth watching?
- True Blue holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Blue?
- True Blue stars Dominic West, Bill Nighy, Johan Leysen, Ryan Bollman and Edward Atterton.
- When was True Blue released?
- True Blue was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.