Blue Story
“Their bond made them brothers. The streets made them enemies.”
Synopsis
Blue Story is a tragic tale of a friendship between Timmy and Marco, two young boys from opposing postcodes. Timmy, a shy, smart, naive and timid young boy from Deptford, goes to school in Peckham where he strikes up a friendship with Marco, a charismatic, streetwise kid from the local area. Although from warring postcodes, the two quickly form a firm friendship until it is tested and they wind up on rival sides of a street war. Blue Story depicts elements of Rapman's own personal experiences and aspects of his childhood.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-02
Top Cast
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Stephen Odubola
Timmy
Micheal Ward
Marco
Khali Best
Killy
Karla-Simone Spence
Leah
Eric Kofi Abrefa
Switcher
Max Fincham
Young Dwayne
Kadeem Ramsay
Hakeem
Rohan Nedd
Dwayne
Tuwaine Barrett
Big T
Sean Sagar
Skitzer
Andre Dwayne
Gyalis
Rapman
Himself
Remi-Lawal Abiola
Student
Junior Afolabi Salokun
Madder
Kemi Lofinmakin
Timmy's mum
Duayne Boachie
Sneaks
Jo Martin
Marco’s Mum
Derrick Mintah
Retail Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Curzon Mayfair
Festival / Special Debut
May 5, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.59x
+$4.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rapman
- Screenplay & Story
- Rapman
- Original Score
- Jonathon Deering
- Original Title
- Blue Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, BBC Film, Joi Productions, DJ Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rapman
Rapman
Jonathon Deering
Simon Stolland
Mdhamiri á Nkemi
Eva Yates, Paul Grindey, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Damian Jones, Rose Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathon Deering
Original Music Composer
Rapman
Writer
Ruka Johnson
Costume Design
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Producer
Damian Jones
Producer
Simon Stolland
Director of Photography
Rapman
Director
Mdhamiri á Nkemi
Editor
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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 Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Story about?
Blue Story is a tragic tale of a friendship between Timmy and Marco, two young boys from opposing postcodes. Timmy, a shy, smart, naive and timid young boy from Deptford, goes to school in Peckham where he strikes up a friendship with Marco, a charismatic, streetwise kid from the local area. Although from warring postcodes, the two quickly form a firm friendship until it is tested and they wind up on rival sides of a street war. Blue Story depicts elements of Rapman's own personal experiences and aspects of his childhood.
Who directed Blue Story?
Blue Story was directed by Rapman.
Who stars in Blue Story?
The principal cast of Blue Story includes Stephen Odubola, Micheal Ward, Khali Best, Karla-Simone Spence, Eric Kofi Abrefa.
When was Blue Story released and how long is it?
Blue Story was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue Story?
Blue Story had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $5.8M at the worldwide box office (3.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Blue Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Story was composed by Jonathon Deering.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Story?
Blue Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).