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Blow

2001·Movie·R·124 min·★ 7.4(4,706)

“based on a true story”

The story of how George Jung, together with the Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar, established the billion-dollar cocaine empire in the United States in the 1970s.

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Where to watch Blow in United States

Can I watch Blow in United States? Blow isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Blow there. Availability last verified on October 6, 2026.

Where is Blow streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United States—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India—Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada—Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia—Amazon Video, Fetch TV, Apple TV Store
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
Brazil—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Blow

Blow is a 2001 English-language crime and drama film directed by Ted Demme. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 4700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Blow was produced by New Line Cinema, Spanky Pictures, and Apostle and made in United States of America. It was released on April 4, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $53 million, it went on to gross $83 million worldwide.

Director
Ted Demme
Writers
David McKenna, Nick Cassavetes
Release date
April 4, 2001
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$53 million
Box office
$83 million
Production
New Line Cinema, Spanky Pictures, Apostle
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Blow cast & crew

Blow was directed by Ted Demme and written by David McKenna and Nick Cassavetes.

The cast features Johnny Depp as George Jung, Penélope Cruz as Mirtha Jung, Franka Potente as Barbara Buckley, Rachel Griffiths as Ermine Jung, Ray Liotta as Fred Jung, and Jordi Mollà as Diego Delgado.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras, and it was produced by Georgia Kacandes and Joel Stillerman.

Is Blow worth watching?

Blow holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 4,706 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Blow is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Blow

Blow isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of Blow

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

George Jung

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Mirtha Jung

Franka Potente

Franka Potente

Barbara Buckley

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Ermine Jung

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Fred Jung

Jordi Mollà

Jordi Mollà

Diego Delgado

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Pablo Escobar

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Derek Foreal

Miguel Sandoval

Miguel Sandoval

Augusto Oliveras

Max Perlich

Max Perlich

Kevin Dulli

Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee

Tuna

Kevin Gage

Kevin Gage

Leon Minghella

Blow — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Blow in United States?

Blow is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

▸What language is Blow in?

Blow is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Blow?

Blow runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

▸What is Blow rated?

Blow is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 4,706 ratings.

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