Blue Velvet (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, Blue Velvet is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by David Lynch, running about 120 minutes. “It's a strange world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of criminals who have kidnapped her child.
Who’s in it. Blue Velvet stars Isabella Rossellini as Dorothy Vallens, Kyle MacLachlan as Jeffrey Beaumont, Dennis Hopper as Frank Booth and Laura Dern as Sandy Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Blue Velvet has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Blue Velvet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Velvet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Velvet (1986)?
- In US, Blue Velvet is available to 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 Blue Velvet worth watching?
- Blue Velvet holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blue Velvet?
- Blue Velvet stars Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern and Hope Lange.
- When was Blue Velvet released?
- Blue Velvet was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.