Chili's Blues (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, Chili's Blues is a notable film directed by Charles Binamé, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This French-Canadian drama takes place just after JFK's assassination and provides insight into the psychological ramifications of that event with its portrayal of a love story between a confused teen and a travelling salesman in a Quebec railroad station. The date is Dec. 19, 1963 and train service has been delayed by a snow storm. Pierre-Paul is a door-to-door salesman. Chili is a despondent teenaged girl. When Pierre-Paul enters a washroom stall he is surprised to find a girl hunched over with a gun in her mouth. He runs to tell the stationmaster, but she has gone by the time they return. He tells the stationmaster that the girl was wearing a kilt. Unfortunately, the station is filled with other school girls dressed in the same outfit. Eventually Chili comes up to Pierre-Paul and a careful romance is initiated as she tells him over her troubled life.
Who’s in it. Chili's Blues stars Roy Dupuis as Pierre-Paul, Reina Ueda as Miyo Saimori (voice), Lucie Laurier as Chili and Joëlle Morin as Lili Tomasso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Chili's Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chili's Blues page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chili's Blues (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chili's Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chili's Blues worth watching?
- Chili's Blues holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chili's Blues?
- Chili's Blues stars Roy Dupuis, Reina Ueda, Lucie Laurier, Joëlle Morin and Julie Deslauriers.
- When was Chili's Blues released?
- Chili's Blues was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.