Blue Velvet
“It's a strange world, isn't it?”
Synopsis
The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-15
Top Cast
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Isabella Rossellini
Dorothy Vallens
Kyle MacLachlan
Jeffrey Beaumont
Dennis Hopper
Frank Booth
Laura Dern
Sandy Williams
Hope Lange
Mrs. Williams
Dean Stockwell
Ben
George Dickerson
Detective Williams
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Beaumont
Frances Bay
Aunt Barbara
Jack Harvey
Mr. Beaumont
Ken Stovitz
Mike
Brad Dourif
Raymond
Jack Nance
Paul
J. Michael Hunter
Hunter
Dick Green
Don Vallens
Fred Pickler
Yellow Man
Philip Markert
Dr. Gynde
Leonard Watkins
Double Ed
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 25, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lynch
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Blue Velvet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.6M
- Production Studios
- DEG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lynch
David Lynch
Angelo Badalamenti
Frederick Elmes
Duwayne Dunham
Richard A. Roth, Fred C. Caruso, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Fred C. Caruso
Producer
David Lynch
Director
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
Duwayne Dunham
Editor
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Richard Langdon
Stunt Coordinator
David Lynch
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Velvet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Velvet about?
The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.
Who directed Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet was directed by David Lynch.
Who stars in Blue Velvet?
The principal cast of Blue Velvet includes Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Hope Lange.
When was Blue Velvet released and how long is it?
Blue Velvet was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $8.6M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Blue Velvet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Velvet was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Velvet?
Blue Velvet holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).