Blade Runner 2049 (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2017, Blade Runner 2049 is a drama and science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, running about 164 minutes. “The key to the future is finally unearthed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
Who’s in it. Blade Runner 2049 stars Ryan Gosling as 'K', Ana de Armas as Joi, Jared Leto as Niander Wallace and Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Blade Runner 2049 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $259.2M 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 Blade Runner 2049 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blade Runner 2049 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blade Runner 2049 (2017)?
- In US, Blade Runner 2049 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 Blade Runner 2049 worth watching?
- Blade Runner 2049 holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blade Runner 2049?
- Blade Runner 2049 stars Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Jared Leto, Harrison Ford and Sylvia Hoeks.
- When was Blade Runner 2049 released?
- Blade Runner 2049 was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.