Blue Ruin (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, Blue Ruin is a thriller and crime film directed by Jeremy Saulnier, running about 91 minutes. “Revenge comes home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the quiet life of a beach bum is upended by dreadful news, he sets off for his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. However, he proves an inept assassin and finds himself in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family.
Who’s in it. Blue Ruin stars Macon Blair as Dwight Evans, Devin Ratray as Ben Gaffney, Amy Hargreaves as Sam Evans and Kevin Kolack as Teddy Cleland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Blue Ruin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $993.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Ruin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Ruin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Ruin (2014)?
- In US, Blue Ruin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Ruin worth watching?
- Blue Ruin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Ruin?
- Blue Ruin stars Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves, Kevin Kolack and Eve Plumb.
- When was Blue Ruin released?
- Blue Ruin was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.