Blue in the Face
1995, English. Directed by Wayne Wang & Paul Auster.
Welcome to the planet Brooklyn.
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Blue in the Face
Blue in the Face isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Wayne WangDirector
- Paul AusterDirector
- Harvey KeitelAuggie Wren
- Mel GorhamViolet
- Victor ArgoVinnie
- Roseanne BarrDot
- Giancarlo EspositoTommy Finelli
- Jared HarrisJimmy Rose
- José ZúñigaJerry
- Jim JarmuschBob
- Lou ReedMan with Strange Glasses
- Keith DavidJackie Robinson
- Michael J. FoxPete Maloney
- Lily TomlinWaffle eater
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wayne Wang, Paul Auster
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $1.3M
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Blue in the Face: quick answers
What should I watch before Blue in the Face?
Watch Smoke (1995) first.
Is Blue in the Face worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blue in the Face?
Blue in the Face runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Blue in the Face have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blue in the Face. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blue in the Face parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blue in the Face is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blue in the Face on?
Blue in the Face isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blue in the Face?
If you liked Blue in the Face, try Bad News Bears, The Three Stooges, Keeping Up with the Joneses.
Who directed Blue in the Face?
Blue in the Face (1995) was directed by Wayne Wang and Paul Auster and stars Harvey Keitel, Mel Gorham, Victor Argo.