Blow-Up (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1966, Blow-Up is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, running about 112 minutes. “Sometimes, reality is the strangest fantasy of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he unknowingly captures a death on film.
Who’s in it. Blow-Up stars David Hemmings as Thomas, Vanessa Redgrave as Jane, Sarah Miles as Patricia and John Castle as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Blow-Up has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Blow-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blow-Up tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blow-Up (1966)?
- In US, Blow-Up 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 Blow-Up worth watching?
- Blow-Up holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blow-Up?
- Blow-Up stars David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, John Castle and Veruschka von Lehndorff.
- When was Blow-Up released?
- Blow-Up was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.