The Blue Lotus
1991, French. Directed by Stéphane Bernasconi.
Tintin is visited in India by a Chinese gentleman who brings him a message. Then, an unseen marksman throws a poisonous dart right into his neck. The only clue Tintin receives from the now mad messenger is that there are problems in Shanghai related to a man named Mitsuhirato.
- Runtime
- 0h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Blue Lotus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 November 1991.
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Details
- Released
- 20 November 1991
- Original title
- Le Lotus bleu
- Country
- Belgium, Canada, France, United States of America
- Written by
- Laurel L. Russwurm, Robert Réa
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The Blue Lotus: quick answers
What should I watch before The Blue Lotus?
Watch The Crab with the Golden Claws (1991), The Secret of the Unicorn (1991), Red Rackham's Treasure (1991), and Cigars of the Pharaoh (1991) first.
What comes after The Blue Lotus?
Next in the series: The Black Island (1991), The Calculus Affair (1991), and The Shooting Star (1992).
Is The Blue Lotus worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Blue Lotus?
The Blue Lotus runs 43 minutes (0h 43m).
Does The Blue Lotus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Blue Lotus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Blue Lotus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Blue Lotus yet.
Which OTT platform is The Blue Lotus on?
The Blue Lotus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 November 1991. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blue Lotus?
If you liked The Blue Lotus, try Cigars of the Pharaoh, The Calculus Affair, Red Rackham's Treasure.
Who directed The Blue Lotus?
The Blue Lotus (1991) was directed by Stéphane Bernasconi and stars Thierry Wermuth, Susan Roman, Yves Barsacq.