Blue Valentine
“A Love Story.”
Synopsis
Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
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Official HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-16
Top Cast
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Ryan Gosling
Dean
Michelle Williams
Cindy
John Doman
Jerry
Mike Vogel
Bobby
Ben Shenkman
Dr. Feinberg
Jen Jones
Gramma
Maryann Plunkett
Glenda
Faith Wladyka
Frankie
Marshall Johnson
Marshall
James Benatti
Jamie
Barbara Troy
Jo
Carey Westbrook
Charley
Eileen Rosen
Mimi
Enid Graham
Professor
Ashley Gurnari
Checker
Jack Parshutich
Billy
Samii Ryan
Amanda
Mark Benginia
Concierge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
December 29, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.44x
+$14.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Cianfrance
- Screenplay & Story
- Joey Curtis, Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne
- Original Score
- Grizzly Bear
- Original Title
- Blue Valentine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.4M
- Production Studios
- Cottage Industries, Incentive Filmed Entertainment, Silverwood Films, Hunting Lane Films, Chrysler Corporation, Shade Pictures, Motel Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Cianfrance
Joey Curtis, Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne
Grizzly Bear
Andrij Parekh
Jim Helton, Ron Patane
Lynette Howell Taylor, Jack Lechner, Doug Dey, Ryan Gosling, Scott Osman
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Cianfrance
Director
Lynette Howell Taylor
Producer
Jim Helton
Editor
Grizzly Bear
Original Music Composer
Andrij Parekh
Director of Photography
Alex Orlovsky
Producer
Ron Patane
Editor
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Jamie Patricof
Producer
Inbal Weinberg
Production Design
Joey Curtis
Writer
Derek Cianfrance
Writer
Cami Delavigne
Writer
Blaise Corrigan
Stunt Coordinator
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Valentine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Valentine about?
Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
Who directed Blue Valentine?
Blue Valentine was directed by Derek Cianfrance.
Who stars in Blue Valentine?
The principal cast of Blue Valentine includes Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, John Doman, Mike Vogel, Ben Shenkman.
When was Blue Valentine released and how long is it?
Blue Valentine was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue Valentine?
Blue Valentine had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $15.4M at the worldwide box office (15.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Blue Valentine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Valentine was composed by Grizzly Bear.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Valentine?
Blue Valentine holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).