Blue Flames (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1989, Blue Flames is a drama, animation and romance film directed by Noboru Ishiguro, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryuuichi is a high-school student tired of living in a small town with small people. He's determined to claw his way to the top of Tokyo, and he'll use any woman he can to do it.
Who’s in it. Blue Flames stars Kenyu Horiuchi as Ryuuichi Kaizu (voice), Arisa Andô as Emi Naito (voice), Kazue Ikura as Keiko Kuroeda (voice) and Mayumi Shou as Misao Kaizu (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Blue Flames has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Flames page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Flames tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Flames (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blue Flames change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blue Flames worth watching?
- Blue Flames holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Flames?
- Blue Flames stars Kenyu Horiuchi, Arisa Andô, Kazue Ikura, Mayumi Shou and Miho Yoshida.
- When was Blue Flames released?
- Blue Flames was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.