Perfect Blue (1998) — Release, Cast & Review Status
Directed by Satoshi Kon · 1998 ·
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A source-based critics roundup is available. Read what critics said about Perfect Blue. It is not a first-hand Celluloid review, and no Celluloid rating has been assigned.
Also known as 퍼펙트 블루 未麻的部屋 藍色恐懼 Mükemmel Mavi เธอกับฉันและฝันของเรา Màu Xanh Ảo Giác
TMDB Where to watch
- HBO Max
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
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Where to watch Perfect Blue by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix, TVING |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | HBO Max |
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Read critics coverage of Perfect Blue
A source-based critics roundup is published. Perfect Blue (1998) Reviews: What Critics Said. It is not based on a Celluloid screening and carries no rating. The composite score is a separate measure. It requires an editorial rating and at least one independent rating input.
What is Perfect Blue about?
Rising pop star Mima Kirigoe quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on a popular detective show, her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia.
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Perfect Blue (1998) Reviews: What Critics Said
Most critics have rated Perfect Blue as a clever, unnerving psychological thriller about fame and identity, though one early reviewer found it shallow and exploitative and even admirers conceded that its plot does not always cohere.
Most critics say yes: Perfect Blue is a sharp, disorienting thriller about celebrity and identity that looks ahead of its time, though some found it confusing or exploitative. This is a roundup of published reviews; Celluloid has not rated it.
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Perfect Blue: frequently asked questions
Does Perfect Blue have a Celluloid Score yet?
Not yet. Perfect Blue 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 Perfect Blue?
In the United States, Perfect Blue streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; Netflix in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
What is Perfect Blue rated?
Perfect Blue is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 19 in South Korea and R15+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue is directed by Satoshi Kon and stars Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shiho Niiyama, Masaaki Okura, Shinpachi Tsuji.
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