Blindness (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Blindness is a thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Fernando Meirelles, running about 121 minutes. “Your vision of the world will change forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a sudden plague of blindness devastates a city, a small group of the afflicted band together to triumphantly overcome the horrific conditions of their imposed quarantine.
Who’s in it. Blindness stars Julianne Moore as Doctor's Wife, Mark Ruffalo as Doctor, Alice Braga as Woman with Dark Glasses and Yûsuke Iseya as First Blind Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Blindness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blindness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blindness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blindness (2008)?
- In US, Blindness is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blindness worth watching?
- Blindness holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blindness?
- Blindness stars Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Alice Braga, Yûsuke Iseya and Yoshino Kimura.
- When was Blindness released?
- Blindness was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.