Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet is a 1986 American mystery film written and directed by David Lynch. The movie exhibits elements of both film noir and surrealism. The film features Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper and Laura Dern. The title is taken from the 1963 Bobby Vinton song of the same name. Although initially detested by some mainstream critics, the film is now widely acclaimed, and earned Lynch his second Academy Award nomination for Best ... More

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  • Aug 1986

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R (USA)

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  • 2 h

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Also known as:

  • Blue Velvet

Film

Directed by

David Lynch

David Keith Lynch (born January 20, 1946) is an American filmmaker, television director, visual artist, comic book artist, musician and occasional actor. Known for his surrealist films, he has developed his own unique cinematic style, which has been dubbed "Lynchian", and which is characterized by...

Tagline:

  • It's a strange world.

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1986
  • Feb 4, 1999
  • Jun 4, 2002
  • Apr 25, 2000
  • Sep 19, 1986
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  • 2 h

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Currency Amount
  • 6,000,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film Nominees

Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead Winners

AFI's 10 Top 10 Mystery Films

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