The Blue Light (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2003, The Blue Light is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Yukio Ninagawa, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Shuichi Kushimori is a 17 year old high school student who lives happily with his mother and stepsister. One day, without warning, his estranged stepfather returns home from a long absence. He quickly falls into a circle of drinking and starts abusing his ex-wife and daughter. When he begins making sexual advances towards Shuichi’s stepsister, Shuichi is compelled to take matters into his own hands.
Who’s in it. The Blue Light stars Kazunari Ninomiya as Shuuichi Kushimori, Aya Matsuura as Noriko Fukuhara, Kansai Yamamoto as Ryuji Sone and Baijaku Nakamura as Eiji Yamamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Blue Light has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Light (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Light worth watching?
- The Blue Light holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blue Light?
- The Blue Light stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Aya Matsuura, Kansai Yamamoto, Baijaku Nakamura and Anne Suzuki.
- When was The Blue Light released?
- The Blue Light was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.