Andres Gomez
6.5/10Introspective story with a good Jean Reno and innocent Rosanna Arquette. Sound track, for those loving Eric Sierra. Not for all tastes. A little bit too long but entartaining.
Reviewed on December 3, 2012
The Big Blue(1988)
Le Grand Bleu
Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep
7.4(1,614)2h 48m1988-05-10
RomanceAdventureDrama
The Big Blue Synopsis
Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.
The Big Blue (1988) is a romance, adventure and drama film directed by Luc Besson, released on May 10, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 48m. It stars Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno and Paul Shenar. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,614 ratings.
- Director:
- Luc Besson
- Writers:
- Luc Besson, Marilyn Goldin, Marc Perrier
- Producers:
- Patrice Ledoux
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Varini
- Composer:
- Éric Serra
- Production:
- Gaumont, Les Films du Loup
- Budget:
- $13,500,000
- Revenue:
- $4,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Big Blue (1988) Trailer
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The Big Blue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosanna Arquette
as Johana Baker
Jean-Marc Barr
as Jacques Mayol
Jean Reno
as Enzo Molinari
Paul Shenar
as Dr. Laurence
Sergio Castellitto
as Novelli
Jean Bouise
as Uncle Louis
Marc Duret
as Roberto
Griffin Dunne
as Duffy
Valentina Vargas
as Bonita
Kimberly Beck
as Sally
Alessandra Vazzoler
as La Mamma
Andréas Voutsinas
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Luc Besson, written by Luc Besson, Marilyn Goldin and Marc Perrier, produced by Patrice Ledoux.
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The Big Blue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 1,614 ratings.
Filipe Manuel Neto
8/10**A film unjustly forgotten these days.** I confess that I didn't quite know what to expect from this movie. All I knew was that it was wildly successful in the decade it was released, and that nowadays hardly anyone remembers it. It is directed by Luc Besson, a French director whom I respect and consider competent. The screenplay is based on the relationship between Jacques and Enzo (I assume one will be French…
Reviewed on April 20, 2023
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The Big Blue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Blue online?
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The Big Blue (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Big Blue?
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The main cast of The Big Blue (1988) includes Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar and Sergio Castellitto. The film was directed by Luc Besson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Blue released?
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The Big Blue was released on May 10, 1988 and runs for 2h 48m.
Is The Big Blue worth watching?
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The Big Blue (1988) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,614 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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