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A Patch of Blue

1965·Movie·NR·105 min·7.6(123)

Love is color blind.

A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.

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Where to watch A Patch of Blue in United States

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Where is A Patch of Blue streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPhilo, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
FranceCanal VOD
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies

About A Patch of Blue

A Patch of Blue is a 1965 English-language drama and romance film directed by Guy Green. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Kanopy.

A Patch of Blue was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 1965, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.

Director
Guy Green
Writers
Guy Green
Release date
December 10, 1965
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$7 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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A Patch of Blue cast & crew

A Patch of Blue was directed by Guy Green and written by Guy Green.

The cast features Sidney Poitier as Gordon Ralfe, Shelley Winters as Rose-Ann D'Arcey, Elizabeth Hartman as Selina D'Arcey, Wallace Ford as Ole Pa, Ivan Dixon as Mark Ralfe, and Elisabeth Fraser as Sadie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Robert Burks, and it was produced by Guy Green and Pandro S. Berman.

Is A Patch of Blue worth watching?

A Patch of Blue holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 123 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, A Patch of Blue is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Patch of Blue

In United States, you can stream A Patch of Blue on Philo and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of A Patch of Blue

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Gordon Ralfe

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Rose-Ann D'Arcey

Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman

Selina D'Arcey

Wallace Ford

Wallace Ford

Ole Pa

Ivan Dixon

Ivan Dixon

Mark Ralfe

Elisabeth Fraser

Elisabeth Fraser

Sadie

John Qualen

John Qualen

Mr. Faber

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Kelly Flynn

Yanek Faber

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Debi Storm

Selina, Age 5

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Renata Vanni

Mrs. Favaloro

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Saverio LoMedico

Mr. Favaloro

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Fred Holliday

Man (uncredited)

A Patch of Blue — FAQs

Where can I watch A Patch of Blue in United States?

A Patch of Blue is streaming on Philo, Kanopy in United States.

Is A Patch of Blue on Philo?

Yes — A Patch of Blue is currently available on Philo in United States.

What language is A Patch of Blue in?

A Patch of Blue is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is A Patch of Blue?

A Patch of Blue runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is A Patch of Blue rated?

A Patch of Blue is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 123 ratings.

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