Undercover Blues (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1993, Undercover Blues is a comedy and crime film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 90 minutes. “Intelligence runs in the family.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When fun-loving American agents Dennis Quaid and Kathleen Turner are called back from maternity leave for a special assignment in New Orleans, the spy parents decide to skip the sitter and give their bouncing baby girl the adventure of a lifetime. There's nothing to the dumb story about a deadly arms dealer in the Louisiana Bayou, but you'd be hard put to find a friskier pair of doting parents.

Who’s in it. Undercover Blues stars Kathleen Turner as Jane Blue, Dennis Quaid as Jeff Blue, Fiona Shaw as Novacek and Stanley Tucci as Muerte, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Undercover Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Undercover Blues page.

If you liked it. Fans of Undercover Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Undercover Blues (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Undercover Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Undercover Blues worth watching?
Undercover Blues holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Undercover Blues?
Undercover Blues stars Kathleen Turner, Dennis Quaid, Fiona Shaw, Stanley Tucci and Larry Miller.
When was Undercover Blues released?
Undercover Blues was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.