

Forty Shades of Blue
2005, English. Directed by Ira Sachs.
A Russian woman living in Memphis with a much older rock-n-roll legend experiences a personal awakening when her husband's estranged son comes to visit.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 7 December 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ira Sachs, Michael Rohatyn
- Budget
- $1.5M
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Forty Shades of Blue: quick answers
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How long is Forty Shades of Blue?
Forty Shades of Blue runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Forty Shades of Blue have a post-credits scene?
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Forty Shades of Blue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Forty Shades of Blue is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Forty Shades of Blue on?
Forty Shades of Blue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 December 2005. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Forty Shades of Blue?
If you liked Forty Shades of Blue, try The Yellow Handkerchief, Elegy, Desire.
Who directed Forty Shades of Blue?
Forty Shades of Blue (2005) was directed by Ira Sachs and stars Rip Torn, Dina Korzun, Darren E. Burrows.