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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

...how do you live with a maintenance drinker who has become laboriously convinced of his own great importance, and views the other people in his life as through a glass, darkly.

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Cast & Crew

Ira Sachs
Director
Ira Sachs
Writer
Rip Torn
As Alan James
Paprika Steen
As Lonni
Red West
As Duigan
Jenny O'Hara
As Celia
Joanne Pankow
As Aunt Betty

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What is Forty Shades of Blue about? Toggle content

Forty Shades of Blue is a romantic drama that explores the complex relationships between three individuals. Laura, a young Russian woman, lives with Alan, a much older rock-n-roll legend, in Memphis. Their seemingly comfortable life is disrupted by the arrival of Michael,Alan's is estranged son who who has been away for a long time . As Laura and Michael spend more time together , they develop a deep connection that challenges their loyalty to Alan and ultimately leads to a heart-wrenching confrontation. Set against the vibrant music scene of Memphis, Forty Shades of Blue is a poignant tale of love, regret, and self-discovery.

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Forty Shades of Blue is currently unavailable to stream in USA on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

What movies are similar to Forty Shades of Blue? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Forty Shades of Blue include Mona Lisa Smile, Where the Heart Is, Brokeback Mountain, No Reservations, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, First Daughter.

When was Forty Shades of Blue released in theaters? Toggle content

Forty Shades of Blue was released in theaters on December 7, 2005.