The Blue Boy(1994)
A Mother's Worst Nightmare
The Blue Boy Synopsis
Marie is an insecure housewife whose husband, Joe, is having an affair. The two of them take a holiday to rural Scotland, but by sheer bad luck, end up at the hotel Joe uses for his "getaways." There, Marie is told the story of a young boy who drowned in a nearby lake long ago, and finds herself becoming more and more obsessed with his ghost.
The Blue Boy (1994) is a drama and mystery film directed by Paul Murton, released on September 2, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Emma Thompson, Adrian Dunbar, Eleanor Bron and Phyllida Law. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Murton
- Writers:
- Paul Murton
- Producers:
- Kate Swan
- Cinematographer:
- Stuart Wyld
- Composer:
- Philip Appleby
- Production:
- BBC, GBH, BBC Scotland
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emma Thompson
as Marie Bonnar
Adrian Dunbar
as Joe
Eleanor Bron
as Christine
Phyllida Law
as Marie's Mother
David Horovitch
as Robert
- Joanna Roth
Joanna Roth
as Beth
- Barry Molloy
Barry Molloy
as Kiran
- Lewis Holden
Lewis Holden
as Kenny
- Jim Twaddale
Jim Twaddale
as Archie
Carol Ann Crawford
as Doctor
- Sandy Welch
Sandy Welch
as Kiran's Father
- Veronica Leer
Veronica Leer
as Lover
Key crew
Directed by Paul Murton, written by Paul Murton, produced by Kate Swan.
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The Blue Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Blue Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blue Boy online?
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The Blue Boy (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Blue Boy?
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The main cast of The Blue Boy (1994) includes Emma Thompson, Adrian Dunbar, Eleanor Bron, Phyllida Law and David Horovitch. The film was directed by Paul Murton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Boy released?
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The Blue Boy was released on September 2, 1994 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is The Blue Boy worth watching?
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The Blue Boy (1994) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.