Almost Transparent Blue (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Almost Transparent Blue is a notable film directed by Ryū Murakami, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In the mid-1970s, a small group of friends are living in a Japanese town near an American air force base, their lives revolve around sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. The near-plotless story weaves a vividly raw, image-intensive journey through the daily monotony of drug-induced hallucinations, vicious acts of violence, overdoses, suicide, and group sex.
Who’s in it. Almost Transparent Blue stars Kunihiko Mitamura as Ryu, Mari Nakayama as Lilly, Haruhiko Saitô as Yoshiyama and Keiko Wakasa as Kei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Almost Transparent Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost Transparent Blue page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost Transparent Blue (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Almost Transparent Blue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Almost Transparent Blue worth watching?
- Almost Transparent Blue holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Almost Transparent Blue?
- Almost Transparent Blue stars Kunihiko Mitamura, Mari Nakayama, Haruhiko Saitô, Keiko Wakasa and Togo Igawa.
- When was Almost Transparent Blue released?
- Almost Transparent Blue was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.