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The Big Blue

(1988)
7.5 PixlRun
Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep
Country France
Original language English, Italian, French
Runtime 2h 48min
Premiere 1988-05-10
Box office $3,580,882 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG
Director Luc Besson
Cinematography Carlo Varini
Editor Olivier Mauffroy
Producers Patrice Ledoux
Production Gaumont · Les Films du Loup

All cast & crew

Director
Luc Besson
Cinematography
Carlo Varini
Editor
Olivier Mauffroy
Producers
Patrice Ledoux

Photos

Awards summary

3 wins & 6 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Big Blue?
Luc Besson directed The Big Blue in 1988.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Big Blue has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 56,748 votes.
Where can I watch The Big Blue?
The Big Blue is available on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
How long is The Big Blue?
The Big Blue has a runtime of 2h 48min (168 minutes).
How much did The Big Blue earn at the box office?
The Big Blue earned $3,580,882 worldwide.

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