Blood Simple (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, Blood Simple is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joel Coen, running about 97 minutes. “Breaking up is hard to do.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
Who’s in it. Blood Simple stars John Getz as Ray, Frances McDormand as Abby, Dan Hedaya as Julian Marty and M. Emmet Walsh as Loren Visser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Blood Simple has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Simple page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Simple tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood Simple (1984)?
- In US, Blood Simple is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood Simple worth watching?
- Blood Simple holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blood Simple?
- Blood Simple stars John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh and Samm-Art Williams.
- When was Blood Simple released?
- Blood Simple was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.