Out of Blue
“Can you explain your place in the Universe?”
Synopsis
Mike Hoolihan is an unconventional New Orleans cop investigating the murder of renowned astrophysicist Jennifer Rockwell, a black hole expert found shot to death in her observatory. As Mike tumbles down the rabbit hole of the disturbing, labyrinthine case, she finds herself grappling with increasingly existential questions of quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and exploding stars. The hunt for a killer draws a detective into an even larger mystery: the nature of the universe itself.
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Out of Blue ft. Patricia Clarkson & James Caan - Official Trailer I HD I IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-11
Top Cast
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Patricia Clarkson
Det. Mike Hoolihan
Toby Jones
Prof. Ian Strammi
Mamie Gummer
Jennifer Rockwell
Aaron Tveit
Tony Silvero
James Caan
Col. Tom Rockwell
Alyshia Ochse
Laurel Ann Rockwell
Yolonda Ross
Janey Mac
Tenea Intriago
Lucy
Devyn A. Tyler
Stella Honey
Jonathan Majors
Duncan J Reynolds
Hakim Callender
Sergeant James Monroe
Jacki Weaver
Miriam Rockwell
Lucy Faust
Ruby
Gary Grubbs
Mr. Torby
Thomas Francis Murphy
Slick
Brad Mann
Walt Rockwell
Liz Elkins Newcomer
Wendy Tempelton / Newspaper Woman
Bri Collins
Sabrina White
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 22, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 2, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Morley
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Morley, Martin Amis, Kathryn Castles
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- Out of Blue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18K
- Production Studios
- Cannon and Morley Productions, BBC Film, Independent, Ellenglaze Films, Lipsync Productions, Electric Shadow Company, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Morley
Carol Morley, Martin Amis, Kathryn Castles
Clint Mansell
Conrad W. Hall
Alex Mackie
Luc Roeg, Andrew Orr, Norman Merry, Maggie Monteith, John Jencks
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Morley
Writer
Luc Roeg
Producer
Carol Morley
Director
Alex Mackie
Editor
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Maggie Monteith
Producer
Jane Levick
Production Design
Cairo Cannon
Producer
Abby O'Sullivan
Costume Design
Andy Quinn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Conrad W. Hall
Director of Photography
Met Salih
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Galpin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Out of Blue about?
Mike Hoolihan is an unconventional New Orleans cop investigating the murder of renowned astrophysicist Jennifer Rockwell, a black hole expert found shot to death in her observatory. As Mike tumbles down the rabbit hole of the disturbing, labyrinthine case, she finds herself grappling with increasingly existential questions of quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and exploding stars. The hunt for a killer draws a detective into an even larger mystery: the nature of the universe itself.
Who directed Out of Blue?
Out of Blue was directed by Carol Morley.
Who stars in Out of Blue?
The principal cast of Out of Blue includes Patricia Clarkson, Toby Jones, Mamie Gummer, Aaron Tveit, James Caan.
When was Out of Blue released and how long is it?
Out of Blue was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Out of Blue make at the box office?
Out of Blue grossed $18K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Out of Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of Blue was composed by Clint Mansell.
Is Out of Blue based on a book or true story?
Out of Blue is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Amis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of Blue?
Out of Blue holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).