Blue Valentine (2010)
A couple's intimate history unfolds with melancholy, revealing the gritty, bleak erosion of their romance.
Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
How intense is Blue Valentine?
Blue Valentine has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Blue Valentine feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimatebleakgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Blue Valentine
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Is Blue Valentine scary?
No. Blue Valentine is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Blue Valentine gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Blue Valentine sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Blue Valentine OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Blue Valentine?
Blue Valentine runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Blue Valentine?
Blue Valentine is streaming on Prime Video and Paramount+.
Does Blue Valentine have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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