Blue Velvet

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: πŸ”΄ 85/100
Total warning time: 11m 25s
Sex/Nudity: πŸ”΄ 90/100 (5m)
  • πŸ”΄ 100/100 [00:30:15 - 00:32:45] Explicit sexual content involving coercion and violence.
  • πŸ”΄ 95/100 [01:05:20 - 01:07:50] Nudity and sexual violence.
Drug Use: πŸ”΄ 70/100 (1m 25s)
  • 🟑 60/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:10] Characters using drugs in a social setting.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [01:20:15 - 01:21:00] Drug use depicted in a disturbing context.
Violence: πŸ”΄ 85/100 (4m 10s)
  • πŸ”΄ 90/100 [00:25:40 - 00:27:20] Graphic violence and assault.
  • πŸ”΄ 95/100 [01:15:00 - 01:17:30] Disturbing and violent behavior, including psychological torment.
Strong Language: πŸ”΄ 75/100 (50s)
  • πŸ”΄ 70/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:15] Use of strong profanity.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [00:55:30 - 00:56:10] Frequent use of strong language in a tense scene.
Blue Velvet
Year: 1986
Certificate: A
Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 76
Votes: 181285
Gross: 8,551,228
Director: David Lynch
Stars: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Overview: The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Blue Velvet (1986)?
A: Blue Velvet was directed by David Lynch.
Q: What is the basic plot of Blue Velvet?
A: Blue Velvet follows a young college student, Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan), who discovers a severed human ear in a field. His investigation leads him into a dark underworld involving a nightclub singer, Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini), and a psychopathic criminal, Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper).
Q: Who plays the antagonist in Blue Velvet?
A: Dennis Hopper plays the antagonist, Frank Booth, a violent and unpredictable criminal who terrorizes Dorothy Vallens.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Blue Velvet'?
A: The title 'Blue Velvet' refers to Dorothy Vallens' signature song in the film, as well as symbolizing the contrast between the idyllic surface of small-town life and the dark, hidden underbelly beneath it.
Q: How was Blue Velvet received by critics upon its release?
A: Blue Velvet received polarized reactions upon its release, with some critics praising its bold storytelling and visual style, while others found its dark and disturbing themes controversial. Over time, it has gained recognition as a cult classic and a significant work in David Lynch's filmography.