Blue Valentine (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2010, Blue Valentine is a drama and romance film directed by Derek Cianfrance, running about 112 minutes. “A Love Story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
Who’s in it. Blue Valentine stars Ryan Gosling as Dean, Michelle Williams as Cindy, John Doman as Jerry and Mike Vogel as Bobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Blue Valentine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Valentine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Valentine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Valentine (2010)?
- In US, Blue Valentine is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Valentine worth watching?
- Blue Valentine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Valentine?
- Blue Valentine stars Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, John Doman, Mike Vogel and Ben Shenkman.
- When was Blue Valentine released?
- Blue Valentine was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.