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Where to watch Out of the Blue (1981) tonight

Out of the Blue (1981) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 105 TMDB members. A young girl whose father is an ex-convict and whose mother is a junkie finds it difficult to conform and tries to find comfort in a quirky combination of Elvis and the punk scene.

Runtime
1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
April 29, 1981
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 105 votes
Director
Dennis Hopper
Starring
Linda Manz, Dennis Hopper, Sharon Farrell, Don Gordon
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.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 to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

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How long is Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Out of the Blue rated?
Out of the Blue is rated R in the US.
Is Out of the Blue a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. 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 Out of the Blue?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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