Blood Simple

Where to Watch Blood Simple (1985) (Legally)

Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...
Jan 18, 1985 US 97 min R 18+
7.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 627 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1985), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Crime, Drama, Thriller space and is paced for about 97 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.3/10 from about 1,627 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

husband wife relationship, boss, texas, lover, employee, money, killer, double cross, extramarital affair, shallow grave, private detective, hired killer

Official trailer

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Plot

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

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Main cast

Dan Hedaya
as Julian Marty
M. Emmet Walsh
as Private Detective
Raquel Gavia
as Landlady
Van Brooks
as Man from Lubbock
Señor Marco
as Mr. Garcia
William Creamer
as Old Cracker