How long is Blood Simple?

Blood Simple is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Blood Simple rated?

Blood Simple is rated R in the US.

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Blood Simple (1985) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 1,712 TMDB members. The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Runtime: 1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: January 18, 1985
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 1,712 votes
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription).

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How long is Blood Simple?: Blood Simple is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Blood Simple rated?: Blood Simple is rated R in the US.
Is Blood Simple a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Blood Simple?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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