

A Patch of Blue
“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.
Where to watch A Patch of Blue in United States
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Where is A Patch of Blue streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, 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
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
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Cast of A Patch of Blue

Sidney Poitier
Gordon Ralfe

Shelley Winters
Rose-Ann D'Arcey

Elizabeth Hartman
Selina D'Arcey

Wallace Ford
Ole Pa

Ivan Dixon
Mark Ralfe

Elisabeth Fraser
Sadie

John Qualen
Mr. Faber
Kelly Flynn
Yanek Faber
Debi Storm
Selina, Age 5
Renata Vanni
Mrs. Favaloro
Saverio LoMedico
Mr. Favaloro
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.











