Out of Blue (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2019, Out of Blue is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Carol Morley, running about 110 minutes. “Can you explain your place in the Universe?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike Hoolihan is an unconventional New Orleans cop investigating the murder of renowned astrophysicist Jennifer Rockwell, a black hole expert found shot to death in her observatory. As Mike tumbles down the rabbit hole of the disturbing, labyrinthine case, she finds herself grappling with increasingly existential questions of quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and exploding stars. The hunt for a killer draws a detective into an even larger mystery: the nature of the universe itself.
Who’s in it. Out of Blue stars Patricia Clarkson as Det. Mike Hoolihan, Toby Jones as Prof. Ian Strammi, Mamie Gummer as Jennifer Rockwell and Aaron Tveit as Tony Silvero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Out of Blue has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $17.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel 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 Out of Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out of Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out of Blue (2019)?
- In US, Out of Blue is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Out of Blue worth watching?
- Out of Blue holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Out of Blue?
- Out of Blue stars Patricia Clarkson, Toby Jones, Mamie Gummer, Aaron Tveit and James Caan.
- When was Out of Blue released?
- Out of Blue was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.