Perfect Blue (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1998, Perfect Blue is a thriller and animation film directed by Satoshi Kon, running about 81 minutes. “The color of illusion is Perfect Blue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pop singer Mima Kirigoe looks forward to a bright new career when she quits her chart-topping trio to become an actress. When she lands a role in a sexually charged murder mystery, Mima’s life begins to fall apart.
Who’s in it. Perfect Blue stars Junko Iwao as Mima Kirigoe (voice), Rica Matsumoto as Rumi (voice), Shinpachi Tsuji as Tadokoro (voice) and Masaaki Ōkura as Mamoru Uchida (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Perfect Blue sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $112.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Perfect Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perfect Blue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfect Blue (1998)?
- In US, Perfect Blue is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Perfect Blue worth watching?
- Perfect Blue holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Perfect Blue?
- Perfect Blue stars Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji, Masaaki Ōkura and Yosuke Akimoto.
- When was Perfect Blue released?
- Perfect Blue was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.