Betty Blue
A lackadaisical handyman and aspiring novelist tries to support his younger girlfriend as she slowly succumbs to madness.
Where to watch Betty Blue in United States
Criterion Channel
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Betty Blue there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Betty Blue streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Betty Blue
Betty Blue is a 1986 French-language drama and romance film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix. The cast is led by Jean-Hugues Anglade, Béatrice Dalle, Gérard Darmon. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Betty Blue was produced by Cargo Films and made in France. It was released on April 9, 1986, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Beineix
- Writers
- Jean-Jacques Beineix
- Release date
- April 9, 1986
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Cargo Films
Betty Blue cast & crew
Betty Blue was directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix and written by Jean-Jacques Beineix.
The cast features Jean-Hugues Anglade as Zorg, Béatrice Dalle as Betty, Gérard Darmon as Eddy, Consuelo De Haviland as Lisa, Clémentine Célarié as Annie, and Jacques Mathou as Bob.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Jean-François Robin, and it was produced by Jean-Jacques Beineix and Claudie Ossard.
Is Betty Blue worth watching?
Betty Blue holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 467 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Betty Blue is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Betty Blue
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Cast of Betty Blue
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Zorg
Béatrice Dalle
Betty
Gérard Darmon
Eddy
Consuelo De Haviland
Lisa
Clémentine Célarié
Annie
Jacques Mathou
Bob
Vincent Lindon
Richard le jeune policier
Catherine D'At
Client de la pizzeria
Claude Aufaure
Docteur
Louis Bellanti
Mario
Dominique Besnehard
Client de la pizzeria
Raoul Billerey
Le vieux policier
Betty Blue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Betty Blue in United States?
Betty Blue is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Betty Blue on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Betty Blue is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Betty Blue in?
Betty Blue is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Betty Blue?
Betty Blue runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Betty Blue rated?
Betty Blue is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 467 ratings.
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