Blow Out
1981, English. Directed by Brian De Palma.
Murder has a sound all of its own.
While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes out Sally from the car, but the other passenger is already dead — a governor intending to run for president. As Jack does some investigating of his tapes, and starts a perilous romance with Sally, he enters a tangled web of conspiracy that might leave him dead.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Blow Out
Blow Out is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian De Palma, Bill Mesce Jr.
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $12M
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Blow Out: quick answers
Is Blow Out worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,806 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blow Out?
Blow Out runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Blow Out have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blow Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blow Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blow Out is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blow Out on?
Blow Out is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blow Out?
If you liked Blow Out, try Chinatown, All the Devils Are Here, The International.
Who directed Blow Out?
Blow Out (1981) was directed by Brian De Palma and stars John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow.