The Big Blue
“Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep”
Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.
Where to watch The Big Blue in India
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Where is The Big Blue streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Big Blue
The Big Blue is a 1988 French-language romance, adventure and drama film directed by Luc Besson. The cast is led by Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno. It has a runtime of 2h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1700 ratings.
The Big Blue was produced by Gaumont and Les Films du Loup and made in France. It was released on May 10, 1988, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Writers
- Luc Besson, Marilyn Goldin, Robert Garland
- Release date
- May 10, 1988
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Gaumont, Les Films du Loup
The Big Blue cast & crew
The Big Blue was directed by Luc Besson and written by Luc Besson, Marilyn Goldin, and Robert Garland.
The cast features Rosanna Arquette as Johana Baker, Jean-Marc Barr as Jacques Mayol, Jean Reno as Enzo Molinari, Paul Shenar as Dr. Laurence, Sergio Castellitto as Novelli, and Jean Bouise as Uncle Louis.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Éric Serra, cinematography is by Carlo Varini, and it was produced by Patrice Ledoux.
Is The Big Blue worth watching?
The Big Blue holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,651 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 2h 48m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy romance, adventure, and drama, The Big Blue is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Big Blue
Rosanna Arquette
Johana Baker
Jean-Marc Barr
Jacques Mayol
Jean Reno
Enzo Molinari
Paul Shenar
Dr. Laurence
Sergio Castellitto
Novelli
Jean Bouise
Uncle Louis
Marc Duret
Roberto
Griffin Dunne
Duffy
Valentina Vargas
Bonita
Kimberly Beck
Sally
Alessandra Vazzoler
La Mamma
Andréas Voutsinas
Priest
The Big Blue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Blue in India?
The Big Blue is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Big Blue in the US?
The Big Blue isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Big Blue in the UK?
In the UK, The Big Blue is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Big Blue in?
The Big Blue is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, Italian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Blue?
The Big Blue runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).
▸What is The Big Blue rated?
The Big Blue is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,651 ratings.
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