The Blue Lotus (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, The Blue Lotus is a crime, adventure, mystery and animation film directed by Stéphane Bernasconi, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. Tintin is visited in India by a Chinese gentleman who brings him a message. Then, an unseen marksman throws a poisonous dart right into his neck. The only clue Tintin receives from the now mad messenger is that there are problems in Shanghai related to a man named Mitsuhirato.
Who’s in it. The Blue Lotus stars Thierry Wermuth as Tintin (voice), Susan Roman as Milou (voice), Yves Barsacq as Dupont (voice) and Jean-Pierre Moulin as Dupond (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Blue Lotus 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 The Blue Lotus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Lotus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Lotus (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Lotus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Lotus worth watching?
- The Blue Lotus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, adventure, mystery and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Lotus?
- The Blue Lotus stars Thierry Wermuth, Susan Roman, Yves Barsacq and Jean-Pierre Moulin.
- When was The Blue Lotus released?
- The Blue Lotus was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.