Blood (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, Blood is a drama and mystery film directed by Pedro Costa, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Nino, tough but sickly, and his older brother Vicente live in the country with their father. After their father disappears ― we’re never sure why ― murder is suggested. Vicente brings his girlfriend to the house, and a different kind of family is established as the three youngsters grow fiercely protective of each other. But their uncle grows suspicious about the fate of the missing father and forcibly kidnaps Nino, taking him away to the city and leaving Vicente to locate him there.
Who’s in it. Blood stars Pedro Hestnes as Vicente, Nuno Ferreira as Nino, Inês de Medeiros as Clara and Luís Miguel Cintra as The Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood (1989)?
- In US, Blood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood worth watching?
- Blood holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood?
- Blood stars Pedro Hestnes, Nuno Ferreira, Inês de Medeiros, Luís Miguel Cintra and Canto e Castro.