Blue River (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Blue River is a drama and tv movie film directed by Larry Elikann, running about 90 minutes. “The quietest towns always hide the ugliest secrets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edward's father walked out on his family years ago. In the years since, his mother has become a fundamentalist Christian and fallen for the school's self-righteous principal, Henry Howland. When Howland begins to mistreat Edward's mother, Edward's troubled older brother decides to get revenge. Now, Edward must protect his family from his brother's wrath.
Who’s in it. Blue River stars Jerry O'Connell as Lawrence Sellars, Nick Stahl as Young Edward, Neal McDonough as Edward Sellars and Susan Dey as Mrs. Sellers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Blue River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue River (1995)?
- In US, Blue River is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue River worth watching?
- Blue River holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue River?
- Blue River stars Jerry O'Connell, Nick Stahl, Neal McDonough, Susan Dey and Sam Elliott.
- When was Blue River released?
- Blue River was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.