Blue Velvet movie poster

Blue Velvet

"It's a strange world, isn't it?"

September 19, 1986 2h 0m 7.6/10 (3,700 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Blue Velvet is a mystery/thriller film. directed by David Lynch. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, and Dennis Hopper

Synopsis

The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 19, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (3,700 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Box Office $8.6M 1.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$8,636,706

Production Companies

  • DEG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Velvet about?

The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnap...

Who directed Blue Velvet?

Blue Velvet was directed by David Lynch.

How long is Blue Velvet?

Blue Velvet has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was Blue Velvet released?

Blue Velvet was released on September 19, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Blue Velvet?

The main cast of Blue Velvet includes Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Hope Lange.

Is Blue Velvet worth watching?

Blue Velvet has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 3,700 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.