Blue Velvet
“It's a strange world, isn't it?”
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.
Where to watch Blue Velvet in United States
Kanopy
Hoopla
The Roku Channel
Plex
Tubi TV
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On DemandClick a service to open Blue Velvet there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Blue Velvet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Sky Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Sky Store, maxdome Store |
| France | MUBI, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Looke, MUBI, NetMovies | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | FOD |
About Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet is a 1986 English-language mystery, thriller and crime film directed by David Lynch. The cast is led by Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 3800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel.
Blue Velvet was produced by DEG and made in United States of America. It was released on September 19, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Lynch
- Writers
- David Lynch
- Release date
- September 19, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- DEG
Blue Velvet cast & crew
Blue Velvet was directed by David Lynch and written by David Lynch.
The cast features Isabella Rossellini as Dorothy Vallens, Kyle MacLachlan as Jeffrey Beaumont, Dennis Hopper as Frank Booth, Laura Dern as Sandy Williams, Hope Lange as Mrs. Williams, and Dean Stockwell as Ben.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, cinematography is by Frederick Elmes, and it was produced by Fred C. Caruso and Richard A. Roth.
Is Blue Velvet worth watching?
Blue Velvet holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 3,838 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and crime, Blue Velvet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Blue Velvet
In United States, you can stream Blue Velvet on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Blue Velvet
Isabella Rossellini
Dorothy Vallens
Kyle MacLachlan
Jeffrey Beaumont
Dennis Hopper
Frank Booth
Laura Dern
Sandy Williams
Hope Lange
Mrs. Williams
Dean Stockwell
Ben
George Dickerson
Detective Williams
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Beaumont
Frances Bay
Aunt Barbara
Jack Harvey
Mr. Beaumont
Ken Stovitz
Mike
Brad Dourif
Raymond
Blue Velvet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Blue Velvet in United States?
Blue Velvet is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Blue Velvet on Kanopy?
Yes — Blue Velvet is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Blue Velvet in?
Blue Velvet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Blue Velvet rated?
Blue Velvet is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 3,838 ratings.
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