Blue Heron (2026) — Release, Cast & Review Status

Directed by Sophy Romvari · 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

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Released: Apr 18, 2026
Runtime: 1h 35m
Age rating: NR (US) · PG (Canada) · PG13 (Singapore) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast: Eylul Guven , Iringó Réti , Ádám Tompa , Edik Beddoes , Amy Zimmer , Liam Serg
Country: Canada
Language: English

Also known as Blue Heron/ブルーヘロン 푸른 왜가리 蓝鹭藍鷺少年 Mavi Balıkçıl

Official theatrical poster for Blue Heron (2026)

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists MUBI in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV

Read our review of Blue Heron

Our editorial review is published. Blue Heron (2026) Review: Grief Held in Stillness. The composite score is a separate measure. It requires an editorial rating and at least one independent rating input.

What is Blue Heron about?

A family of six starts over on Vancouver Island in the 1990s, and the youngest child, Sasha, watches her older brother Jeremy's behaviour grow more dangerous. Sophy Romvari's autofictional debut feature finds its drama in what the family cannot say to each other.

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Short review 4 min read English Blue Heron

Blue Heron (2026) Review: Grief Held in Stillness

Blue Heron is Sophy Romvari's autofictional Canadian drama about a family's hidden wounds on Vancouver Island, a quiet, precise film about memory and grief.

Yes. It is a delicate, deeply felt debut for patient viewers who value mood, memory and restraint over plot; anyone wanting conventional drama may find it austere.

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Blue Heron: frequently asked questions

Does Blue Heron have a Celluloid Score yet?

Not yet. Blue Heron has been released, but its composite score is pending. Any available personal editorial rating is displayed separately on the film page.

Where can I watch Blue Heron?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV. Elsewhere: MUBI in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Blue Heron?

Blue Heron runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

What is Blue Heron rated?

Blue Heron is rated NR in the United States, PG in Canada, PG13 in Singapore, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Blue Heron?

Blue Heron is directed by Sophy Romvari and stars Eylul Guven, Iringó Réti, Ádám Tompa, Edik Beddoes, Amy Zimmer.