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Movie Info

Release Date: May 10, 1988
Runtime: 168 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Drama Adventure Romance
Budget: $13,500,000
Revenue: $4,000,000
Original Language: French
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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62%
Tomatometer
35
35/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
1,545 votes
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7.5/10
IMDb
58,600 votes
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The Big Blue

1988

"Dive deep into love, life, and the unknown."

Also known as: πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Le grand bleu, version longue? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: ImensidΓ£o Azul? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: κ·Έλž‘ 블루? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: 倧蓝? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Marele albastru All international titles (14) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $13,500,000
Revenue: $4,000,000
Profit -$-9,500,000
ROI -70.4% (0.3x)

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The Big Blue is directed by Luc Besson .

Cast of The Big Blue

Paul Shenar as Dr. Laurence in The Big Blue
Paul Shenar
Dr. Laurence
Sergio Castellitto as Novelli in The Big Blue
Sergio Castellitto
Novelli

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#friendship 170 #parent child relationship 130 #sports 89 #suicide 75 #dying and death 70 #italy 24 #competition 18 #ocean 14 #diving 5 #sicily, italy 5 #oxygen 2 #dolphin 2 #apnoe-diving 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Big Blue

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  • Luc Besson used real underwater filming techniques to capture the free diving sequences, which required the cast to undergo extensive training in breath-holding and swimming techniques.

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  • The film's score was composed by Eric Serra, who collaborated closely with Besson, incorporating sounds from the ocean and underwater ambiance to enhance the film's immersive experience.

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  • During the diving competitions depicted in the film, many of the underwater scenes were shot in the Mediterranean Sea, showcasing the region's stunning natural beauty.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Jacques is seen wearing a different wetsuit in one of the diving scenes, despite the fact that he had just been underwater, where changing suits would be impractical.

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