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Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)

French · Romance / Drama · 180 min · 12
★ 7.1 Solid 4,972 ratings
Released 9 Oct 2013
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watch

Audiences like it.

Audience★ 7.1 from 4,972 ratings on TMDB
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Blue Is the Warmest Color is streaming in France on Paramount+.

What the audience says

Blue Is the Warmest Color is a solid, watchable French film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 4,972 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 180 minutes. In France you can stream it on Paramount+.

Should you spend 3h on it?

3h of French romance with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.

Why
7.1/10 from 4,972 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
Skip if
you don't have a clear three hours
Best for
A free weekend evening

Story

Adèle's life is changed when she meets Emma, a young woman with blue hair, who will allow her to discover desire, to assert herself as a woman and as an adult. In front of others, Adele grows, seeks herself, loses herself, finds herself.

Good to know

Runtime3h — long
Watch with family?12 · Older kids & up
GenreRomance / Drama
LanguageFrench
Best screenStream at home

Director

Abdellatif Kechiche

Cast

Léa Seydoux
Léa Seydoux
Emma
Salim Kéchiouche
Salim Kéchiouche
Samir
Aurélien Recoing
Aurélien Recoing
Adèle's Father
Catherine Salée
Catherine Salée
Adèle's Mother
Benjamin Siksou
Benjamin Siksou
Antoine

Where to watch in France

Paramount+

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreOrange VODYouTubeRakuten TV

Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is Blue Is the Warmest Color worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 7.1/10 on audience ratings. 3h of French romance with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Where can I watch Blue Is the Warmest Color?
You can stream Blue Is the Warmest Color in France on Paramount+.
When is Blue Is the Warmest Color coming to streaming?
Blue Is the Warmest Color is already streaming in France on Paramount+.
Is Blue Is the Warmest Color family friendly?
Blue Is the Warmest Color is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Blue Is the Warmest Color in?
Blue Is the Warmest Color is a French film (Romance / Drama).
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