The Blue Boy (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, The Blue Boy is a drama film directed by Paul Murton, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Marie is an insecure housewife whose husband, Joe, is having an affair. The two of them take a holiday to rural Scotland, but by sheer bad luck, end up at the hotel Joe uses for his "getaways." There, Marie is told the story of a young boy who drowned in a nearby lake long ago, and finds herself becoming more and more obsessed with his ghost.
Who’s in it. The Blue Boy stars Emma Thompson as Marie Bonnar, Adrian Dunbar as Joe, Eleanor Bron as Christine and Phyllida Law as Marie's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Blue Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Boy (1994)?
- In US, The Blue Boy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Boy worth watching?
- The Blue Boy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Boy?
- The Blue Boy stars Emma Thompson, Adrian Dunbar, Eleanor Bron, Phyllida Law and David Horovitch.
- When was The Blue Boy released?
- The Blue Boy was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.