Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1964, Tintin and the Blue Oranges is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Philippe Condroyer, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Calculus's friend develops a blue-skinned orange that can grow on any kind of land and survive harsh weather (in the manner of Lue Gim Gong) and therefore solve world hunger. The Professor and his friends, however, run afoul of gangsters who also covet the fruit. The adventure takes them from their home in Marlinspike Hall (Moulinsart), a fictional mansion that is presumably in Belgium, to Spain, where Calculus and another scientist are kidnapped.
Who’s in it. Tintin and the Blue Oranges stars Jean-Pierre Talbot as Tintin, Jean Bouise as Capitaine Haddock, Félix Fernández as Professeur Tournesol and Jenny Orléans as Bianca Castafiore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tintin and the Blue Oranges has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tintin and the Blue Oranges page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tintin and the Blue Oranges tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1964)?
- In US, Tintin and the Blue Oranges is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tintin and the Blue Oranges worth watching?
- Tintin and the Blue Oranges holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tintin and the Blue Oranges?
- Tintin and the Blue Oranges stars Jean-Pierre Talbot, Jean Bouise, Félix Fernández, Jenny Orléans and Ángel Álvarez.
- When was Tintin and the Blue Oranges released?
- Tintin and the Blue Oranges was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.