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Blue Is the Warmest Color

Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche · 2013 ·

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Is Blue Is the Warmest Color worth watching?

Yes. Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%). See the 4 inputs.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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89% Editorial Rating
82% Audience snapshot · excluded
90 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 59m
Age rating
NC-17 (US) · 18 (UK) · 19 (South Korea) · R18+ (Japan)
Cast
Léa Seydoux , Adèle Exarchopoulos , Salim Kechiouche
Streaming
AMC+, Sundance Now
Country
France
Language
French

Also known as La Vie d'Adèle - Chapitres 1 et 2 La vida de Adèle Blau ist eine warme Farbe Azul É A Cor Mais Quente アデル、ブルーは熱い色 가장 따뜻한 색, 블루 阿黛尔的生活 藍色是最溫暖的顏色

Where to watch

  • AMC+
  • Sundance Now

Rent: Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Buy: Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Blue Is the Warmest Color by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, TVING
United Kingdom ITVX
United States AMC+, Sundance Now

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (90/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Blue Is the Warmest Color worth watching?

    Yes — Blue Is the Warmest Color earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Kechiche's Palme d'Or winner sparked global debate and undeniable emotional intensity.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

    What is Blue Is the Warmest Color about?

    A teenage girl discovers desire and heartbreak through a passionate relationship with an older art student in Lille.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Blue Is the Warmest Color

    Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) Review: Love in Close-Up

    Blue Is the Warmest Color is Abdellatif Kechiche's Palme d'Or-winning three-hour romance, with Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux in astonishing form.

    Yes. It is an overwhelming, brilliantly acted portrait of first love for adult viewers with three hours to spare, though its long explicit scenes remain divisive.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Blue Is the Warmest Color: frequently asked questions

    Is Blue Is the Warmest Color worth watching?

    Yes. Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Blue Is the Warmest Color?

    In the United States, Blue Is the Warmest Color streams on AMC+, Sundance Now with a subscription, and you can rent it from Apple TV, Fandango at Home or buy it from Apple TV, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; ITVX in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Blue Is the Warmest Color?

    Blue Is the Warmest Color runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).

    What is Blue Is the Warmest Color rated?

    Blue Is the Warmest Color is rated NC-17 in the United States, 18 in the UK, 19 in South Korea and R18+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Blue Is the Warmest Color?

    Blue Is the Warmest Color is directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and stars Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche.

    What is the Metascore for Blue Is the Warmest Color?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Blue Is the Warmest Color is 90 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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