Betty Blue (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1986, Betty Blue is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A lackadaisical handyman and aspiring novelist tries to support his younger girlfriend as she slowly succumbs to madness.
Who’s in it. Betty Blue stars Jean-Hugues Anglade as Zorg, Béatrice Dalle as Betty, Gérard Darmon as Eddy and Consuelo De Haviland as Lisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Betty Blue has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betty Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betty Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betty Blue (1986)?
- In US, Betty Blue is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Betty Blue worth watching?
- Betty Blue holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Betty Blue?
- Betty Blue stars Jean-Hugues Anglade, Béatrice Dalle, Gérard Darmon, Consuelo De Haviland and Clémentine Célarié.
- When was Betty Blue released?
- Betty Blue was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.