Blue Blood (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 4.8

Blue Blood poster

Released in 1974, Blue Blood is a drama and horror film directed by Andrew Sinclair, running about 86 minutes. “Who was possessed by the Devil at Longleat?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A debauched young aristocrat entrusts the running of his country house to Tom, the butler, on whom he depends absolutely. Before long the servant begins to dominate his master, to the alarm of the newly hired German nanny who senses sinister, demonic intent in Tom's control of the house.

Who’s in it. Blue Blood stars Fiona Lewis as Lily, Oliver Reed as Tom the butler, Anna Gaël as Carlotta and Derek Jacobi as Gregory, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Blue Blood has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Blood page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blue Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blue Blood (1974)?
In US, Blue Blood is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blue Blood worth watching?
Blue Blood holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blue Blood?
Blue Blood stars Fiona Lewis, Oliver Reed, Anna Gaël, Derek Jacobi and Meg Wynn Owen.
When was Blue Blood released?
Blue Blood was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.