The Blood Oranges (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1997, The Blood Oranges is a drama and romance film directed by Philip Haas, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Cyril and Fiona, a free-wheeling married couple, travel to a tropical coastal town to follow their sexual fantasies. Cyril is a manipulator. There, they meet another couple, Catherine and Hugh, and their three children. Hugh is a one-armed photographer who specializes in nude photographs of peasant women. Soon, they decide to live together and an erotic atmosphere develops between them.
Who’s in it. The Blood Oranges stars Charles Dance as Cyril, Colin Lane as Hugh, Sheryl Lee as Fiona and Laila Robins as Catherine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Blood Oranges has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blood Oranges page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blood Oranges tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blood Oranges (1997)?
- In US, The Blood Oranges is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blood Oranges worth watching?
- The Blood Oranges holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blood Oranges?
- The Blood Oranges stars Charles Dance, Colin Lane, Sheryl Lee, Laila Robins and Rachael Bella.
- When was The Blood Oranges released?
- The Blood Oranges was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.