Blue Black Permanent (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1992, Blue Black Permanent is a drama film directed by Margaret Tait, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1990s Edinburgh, Barbara Thorburn reflects on memories of her poet mother, Greta, and her tragic death.
Who’s in it. Blue Black Permanent stars Celia Imrie as Barbara Thorburn, Jack Shepherd as Philip Lomax, James Fleet as Jim Thorburn and Gerda Stevenson as Greta Thorburn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Blue Black Permanent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Black Permanent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Black Permanent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Black Permanent (1992)?
- In US, Blue Black Permanent is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Black Permanent worth watching?
- Blue Black Permanent holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Black Permanent?
- Blue Black Permanent stars Celia Imrie, Jack Shepherd, James Fleet, Gerda Stevenson and Sean Scanlan.
- When was Blue Black Permanent released?
- Blue Black Permanent was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.