Blink (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Blink is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Apted, running about 106 minutes. “What you can't see, can kill you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emma is an attractive girl in her 20s who has been blind for 20 years. A new type of eye operation partially restores her sight, but she is having problems: sometimes she doesn't "remember" what she's seen until later. One night she is awakened by a commotion upstairs. Peering out of her door, she sees a shadowy figure descending the stairs. Convinced that her neighbour has been murdered she approaches the police, only to find that she is unsure if it was just her new eyes playing tricks on her.
Who’s in it. Blink stars Madeleine Stowe as Emma Brody, Aidan Quinn as Detective John Hallstrom, James Remar as Thomas Ridgely and Peter Friedman as Dr. Ryan Pierce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Blink has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.7M 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 Blink page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blink tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blink (1993)?
- In US, Blink 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 Blink worth watching?
- Blink holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blink?
- Blink stars Madeleine Stowe, Aidan Quinn, James Remar, Peter Friedman and Bruce A. Young.
- When was Blink released?
- Blink was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.