Genres
Action thriller
Blade Runner (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Blade Runner is a 1982 action thriller directed by Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young. It is partly based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $41.8 million worldwide. It won 3 awards from 14 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Blade Runner About?
The premise of Blade Runner without spoilers, adapted from Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a dystopian future, former blade runner Rick Deckard is reactivated to hunt down four dangerous Replicants. These advanced androids have escaped and returned to Earth, seeking information about their origins. As Deckard pursues them through a visually stunning, neo-noir world, he encounters Rachel, a mysterious Replicant whose presence challenges his understanding of humanity and blurs the lines between hunter and hunted.
Blade Runner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tech noir
- cyberpunk
- police detective
- dystopia
- existentialism
- megacorporation
- neo noir
- replicant
- fugitive
- artificial intelligence
- human android relationship
- 2010s
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- artificial human
- female android
- android
- dystopian sci fi
- cyberpunk sci fi
- manhunt
- future
- photo enhancement
- legal rights of artificial life form
- rainstorm
- false memory
- synthetic human
- artificial lifeform
- night cityscape
- foot chase
- blade runner
- year 2019
- cleavage
- police
- fragments of memory
- retro future
- implanted memory
- rooftop
- police chase
- photograph
- little person
- genetic engineer
- eyeball
- man versus machine
- eye gouging
- dove
- flying car
- exotic dancer
- los angeles california
- owl
- based on novel
- chess
- female frontal nudity
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Cast & crew
Blade Runner Cast
Harrison Ford leads the cast, with Rutger Hauer and Sean Young. Directed by Ridley Scott.
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Director Ridley Scott
Ratings
Blade Runner Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Blade Runner 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 91%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 8.6
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TMDB 79% User score
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Plot
Blade Runner Plot Summary
What happens in Blade Runner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2019, the Tyrell Corporation has developed advanced robots referred to as replicas, specifically the Nexus-6 models, so lifelike that they can easily be mistaken for humans. These replicas are used for off-world explorations and forced labor. However, after a rebellion by a group of Nexus-6 replicas, they are declared illegal on Earth, punishable by death. To enforce this decree, the Blade Runner unit is established with the grim task of hunting down and eliminating these rogue beings.
Full summary
The whole story of Blade Runner, scene by scene
Box office
Blade Runner Box Office
Blade Runner grossed $41.8 million worldwide. $32.9 million came from the US and Canada and $8.8 million (21%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41.8M
- US & Canada
- $32.9M
- International
- $8.8M
US & Canada 79%
Rest of the world 21%
Awards
Blade Runner Awards & Nominations
Blade Runner won 3 awards from 14 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1983, with 3 wins from 8 nominations.
3 wins14 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1983 3 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
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Saturn Awards 1983 3 nominations- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Special Effects
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
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Oscars 1983 2 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Visual Effects
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Golden Globes 1983 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score – Vangelis Mourikis
Videos
Blade Runner Trailers & Videos
27 videos: 5 trailers, 4 teasers, 9 clips, 8 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Director's Cut Trailer
- Trailer The Final Cut BFI Trailer
- Trailer The Final Cut Trailer
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Blade Runner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What year is the dystopian setting of 'Blade Runner'?
Cars
Cars in Blade Runner
8 cars on screen, including the unknown and the Armadillo Van.
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1982 Spinner Important role -
1954 GMC TDH 4507 Minor role
Details
Blade Runner Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Dangerous Days” and “Той, хто біжить по лез”.
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- Dangerous Days
- Той, хто біжить по лез
- Blade Runner - Metropolis 2020
- Blade Runner (International Cut)
- Blade Runner (Final Cut)
- Blade Runner (The Final Cut)
- Blade Runner, o Caçador de Androides
- 銀翼殺手
- ブレードランナー
- Blade Runner Director's Cut
- 블레이드 러너
- 블레이드러너
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- 서기 2019년
- 서기 2019 블레이드 러너
- ブレードランナー：1982
- 2020
- Blade Runner - The Final Cut
- Blade Runner: The Final Cut
- Blade Runner - Remasterizado
- Bıçak Sırtı
- Łowca Androidów
- 銀翼殺手 終極版
- 블레이드 러너: 파이널 컷
- 블레이드 러너: 파이널컷
- Der Blade Runner
- Бегущий по лезвию
- Blade Runner: Perigo Iminente
- Szárnyas fejvadász
- 银翼杀手
- בלייד ראנר
- Блейд Рънър
- Μπλέηντ Ράννερ: Ομάδες Εξόντωσης
- Vânătorul de recompense
- Blade Runner: O Caçador de Andróides
- Той, хто біжить по лезу
- Iztrebljevalec
- Bėgantis skustuvo ašmenimis
- Блејд ранер: Истребљивач, სამართებელზე მორბენალი
- Ülgücün üzəri ilə qaçan
- Pa asmeni skrejošais
- Istrebljivač
- เบลด รันเนอร์
- Бегчы па лязе
- Tội Phạm Người Máy
- بليد رانر
- بلید رانر
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FAQ
Blade Runner FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Blade Runner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blade Runner?
Blade Runner runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Blade Runner released?
Blade Runner was released on June 25, 1982.
Who directed Blade Runner?
Blade Runner was directed by Ridley Scott.
More films by Ridley Scott Who is in the cast of Blade Runner?
Blade Runner stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young.
How much did Blade Runner make at the box office?
Blade Runner grossed $41.8 million worldwide ($32.9 million domestic, $8.8 million international).
How is Blade Runner rated?
Blade Runner has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.
Is Blade Runner based on a book?
Yes. Blade Runner is partly adapted from Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.
What awards did Blade Runner win?
Blade Runner won 3 awards from 14 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the BAFTA 1983.
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