A Patch of Blue
1965, English. Directed by Guy Green.
Love is color blind.
A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.6/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Patch of Blue
A Patch of Blue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Guy GreenDirector
- Sidney PoitierGordon Ralfe
- Shelley WintersRose-Ann D'Arcey
- Elizabeth HartmanSelina D'Arcey
- Wallace FordOle Pa
- Ivan DixonMark Ralfe
- Elisabeth FraserSadie
- John QualenMr. Faber
- Kelly FlynnYanek Faber
- Debi StormSelina, Age 5
- Renata VanniMrs. Favaloro
- Saverio LoMedicoMr. Favaloro
- Fred HollidayMan (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Guy Green
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $6.8M
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A Patch of Blue: quick answers
Is A Patch of Blue worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Patch of Blue?
A Patch of Blue runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does A Patch of Blue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Patch of Blue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Patch of Blue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Patch of Blue is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Patch of Blue on?
A Patch of Blue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Patch of Blue?
If you liked A Patch of Blue, try Fire with Fire, Blind, Wander Darkly.
Who directed A Patch of Blue?
A Patch of Blue (1965) was directed by Guy Green and stars Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman.