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Movie Info

Release Date: December 10, 1965
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $800,000
Revenue: $6,792,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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89%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.6/10
TMDB
121 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
10,233 votes
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A Patch of Blue

1965

"Love knows no boundaries, only the heart's vision."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Un retazo de azul? 🇫🇷 FR: Un coin de ciel bleu? 🇩🇪 DE: Ein Streifen blauer Himmel? 🇵🇹 PT: Quando Só o Coração Vê? 🇮🇹 IT: Incontro al central park? All international titles (12) →
Drama Romance 105 min 8.0/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
1 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
1
Golden Globes
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1966 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Shelley Winters Winner
1965 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Sidney Poitier Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1966 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Shelley Winters
Year Festival Category Winner
1965 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Sidney Poitier

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 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $800,000
Revenue: $6,792,000
Profit $5,992,000
ROI +749% (8.5x)

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Keywords

#friendship 170 #prostitute 51 #racism 50 #grandparent grandchild relationship 11 #abuse 10 #blind 10 #blindness 7 #tension 5 #park 4 #tenement 3 #innocence lost 2

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A Patch of Blue

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  • The film was shot primarily on location in Los Angeles, which provided a vibrant backdrop that contrasted with the protagonist's bleak home life.

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  • Sidney Poitier was originally hesitant to take on the role due to the film's sensitive subject matter, but he ultimately felt it was a necessary story to tell.

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  • During filming, there is a noticeable continuity error where the color of a character's shirt changes between scenes without explanation.

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  • The film features themes of racial tension and social justice, which resonate with other works from the 1960s, including 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', also starring Poitier.

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  • The soundtrack includes a poignant score that emphasizes the emotional depth of the characters' experiences, enhancing the film's dramatic impact.

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