The Big Blue
Le Grand Bleu
“Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Rosanna Arquette
Johana Baker
Jean-Marc Barr
Jacques Mayol
Jean Reno
Enzo Molinari
Paul Shenar
Dr. Laurence
Sergio Castellitto
Novelli
Jean Bouise
Uncle Louis
Marc Duret
Roberto
Griffin Dunne
Duffy
Valentina Vargas
Bonita
Kimberly Beck
Sally
Alessandra Vazzoler
La Mamma
Andréas Voutsinas
Priest
Patrick Fontana
Alfredo
Geoffrey Carey
Supervisor
Jan Rouiller
Noireuter
Pierre Semmler
Franck
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues
Superintendent
Claude Besson
Jacques' Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 12, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.3x
-$9.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Besson, Marilyn Goldin, Robert Garland, Marc Perrier, Jacques Mayol
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- Le Grand Bleu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Budget
- $13.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Les Films du Loup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Luc Besson, Marilyn Goldin, Robert Garland, Marc Perrier, Jacques Mayol
Éric Serra
Carlo Varini
Olivier Mauffroy
Patrice Ledoux
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Serra
Original Music Composer
Olivier Mauffroy
Editor
Carlo Varini
Director of Photography
Patrice Ledoux
Producer
Luc Besson
Director
Dan Weil
Production Design
Mimi Lempicka
Costume Design
Magali Guidasci
Costume Design
Luc Besson
Screenplay
Marilyn Goldin
Screenplay
Robert Garland
Screenplay
Marc Perrier
Screenplay
Jacques Mayol
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Blue about?
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.
Who directed The Big Blue?
The Big Blue was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in The Big Blue?
The principal cast of The Big Blue includes Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto.
When was The Big Blue released and how long is it?
The Big Blue was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Big Blue?
The Big Blue had a reported production budget of $13.5M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (0.3 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Big Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Blue was composed by Éric Serra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Blue?
The Big Blue holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).