Blood Simple

Name: Blood Simple
Released: 1985-01-18
Rating: 7.2

7.2/10 (1,668)

·1985· 97 min

Director: Joel Coen

"Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple..."

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

John Getz

Ray

Frances McDormand

Abby

Dan Hedaya

Julian Marty

Samm-Art Williams

Meurice

M. Emmet Walsh

Private Detective

Deborah Neumann

Debra

Raquel Gavia

Landlady

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Van Brooks

Man from Lubbock

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Señor Marco

Mr. Garcia

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William Creamer

Old Cracker

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Loren Bivens

Strip Bar Exhorter

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Bob McAdams

Strip Bar Senator

In brief

Blood Simple (1985) is a crime, drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 1,668 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 37min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blood Simple online?

Blood Simple is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Blood Simple?

Blood Simple runs 97 minutes (1h 37min).

What rating does Blood Simple have?

Blood Simple has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,668 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Blood Simple from?

Blood Simple was released in 1985.