

Blue Steel
1990, English. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
For a rookie cop, there's one thing more dangerous than uncovering a killer's fantasy...becoming it.
Rookie cop Megan Turner orders a burglar to drop his gun. He whirls to shoot. Too late. Turner fires, killing him instantly. When someone lifts the assailant's gun from the crime scene, the police hold Turner accountable for killing an unarmed man. That same someone carves Turner's name into the bullets and uses them in a series of murders. Turner teams up with detective Nick Mann to clear her name and catch the killer. But she is drawn into a deadly game of wits with a psychopath who's always one step ahead… and much closer than she thinks!
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.8/10 from 482 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Blue Steel
Blue Steel is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kathryn BigelowDirector
- Jamie Lee CurtisOfficer Megan Turner
- Ron SilverEugene Hunt
- Clancy BrownDetective Nick Mann
- Elizabeth PeñaTracy Perez
- Louise FletcherShirley Turner
- Philip BoscoFrank Turner
- Kevin DunnAsst. Chief Stanley Hoyt
- Richard JenkinsAttorney Mel Dawson
- Markus FlanaganHusband
- Mary MaraWife
- Skipp LynchInstructor
- Mike HodgePolice Commissioner
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
- Box office
- $8.2M
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Blue Steel: quick answers
Is Blue Steel worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 482 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blue Steel?
Blue Steel runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Blue Steel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blue Steel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blue Steel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blue Steel is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blue Steel on?
Blue Steel is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blue Steel?
If you liked Blue Steel, try Cop, Strange Darling, The Rookie.
Who directed Blue Steel?
Blue Steel (1990) was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown.