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The Big Blue (1988)
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Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.
Cast
Jean Renoas Enzo Molinari
Jean-Marc Barras Jacques Mayol
Rosanna Arquetteas Johana Baker
Paul Shenaras Dr. Laurence
Sergio Castellittoas Novelli
Jean Bouiseas Uncle Louis
Marc Duretas Roberto
Griffin Dunneas Duffy
Valentina Vargasas Bonita
Kimberly Beckas Sally
Alessandra Vazzoleras La Mamma
Andréas Voutsinasas Priest
Patrick Fontanaas Alfredo
Geoffrey Careyas Supervisor
Facts
| Release date | May 10, 1988 |
| Runtime | 168 min (2h 48m) — longer as the 1988 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Adventure, Romance, Drama |
| Original title | Le Grand Bleu |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $13,500,000 |
| Box office | $4,000,000 (0.3× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0095250 |
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Questions
How long is The Big Blue?
The Big Blue runs 168 minutes (2h 48m), which is long for a adventure — plan for it.
Is The Big Blue worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,627 votes, which places it #10 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 87%) and #275 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Big Blue?
The Big Blue was directed by Luc Besson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Léon: The Professional (1994), Dogman (2023), The Fifth Element (1997).
Who stars in The Big Blue?
Jean Reno as Enzo Molinari; Jean-Marc Barr as Jacques Mayol; Rosanna Arquette as Johana Baker; Paul Shenar as Dr. Laurence; Sergio Castellitto as Novelli; Jean Bouise as Uncle Louis.
What is The Big Blue rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Big Blue?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11468.