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Kabluey (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Kabluey (2008) movie poster

Kabluey is a 2008 comedy starring Teri Garr, Lisa Kudrow and Scott Prendergast. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $96,663 worldwide. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
83%
worldwide gross
$96.7K
Metascore
62
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Kabluey (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kabluey About?

The premise of Kabluey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Salman's life takes a chaotic turn when he reluctantly accepts a bizarre job as a giant blue corporate mascot. He’s tasked with supporting his sister-in-law and her energetic children while their brother serves in Iraq. Navigating the absurdities of his new role and the challenges of family life, Salman finds himself in a series of hilarious situations alongside a group of eccentric characters. The film blends comedic mishaps with heartfelt moments, creating a warm and entertaining experience.

Kabluey Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • satire comedy
  • dark comedy
  • towel
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • wife
  • evil
  • job
  • blue
  • mascot
  • corporation
  • costume
+20 more
  • suburb
  • child
  • bus
  • birthday party
  • iraq war
  • single parent
  • office
  • advertising
  • small town
  • promotion
  • superhero
  • boss
  • downsizing
  • satire
  • place of work
  • corporate world
  • military family
  • inner awakening
  • secret identity
  • cheating wife
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Cast & crew

Kabluey Cast

Teri Garr leads the cast, with Lisa Kudrow and Scott Prendergast.

Ratings

Kabluey Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Kabluey 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Plot

Kabluey Plot Summary

What happens in Kabluey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a life filled with uncertainty, Leslie finds herself at a precarious juncture, grappling with the distressing possibility of losing essential benefits because her husband remains stationed in Iraq for an extended period. The burden of care falls squarely on her shoulders, as she juggles the needs of her two lively sons, Cameron and Lincoln, who constantly seek her attention and affection.

Full summary

The whole story of Kabluey, scene by scene

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Box office

Kabluey Box Office

Kabluey grossed $96,663 worldwide. $83,506 came from the US and Canada and $13,157 (14%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$96.7K

US & Canada
$83.5K
International
$13.2K
US & Canada 86% Rest of the world 14%
Videos

Kabluey Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Kabluey.

Kabluey Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Kabluey?

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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What is the reason for Leslie's stress at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in Kabluey

22 cars on screen, including the 1985 Ford Mustang and the 1987 Nissan 300ZX.

All 22 cars
  • 1985 Ford Mustang in Kabluey 1985 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1987 Nissan 300ZX in Kabluey 1987 Nissan 300ZX Important role
  • Volvo 240 in Kabluey Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Caprice in Kabluey 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Kabluey Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Каблуи” and “Tudo Azul”.

Also known as
  • Каблуи
  • Tudo Azul
  • כחולי
  • Modrý maskot
  • Kabluey, a kék kabala
  • 蓝色吉祥物
  • Błękitek
  • Каблуї

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FAQ

Kabluey FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kabluey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kabluey?

Kabluey runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Kabluey released?

Kabluey was released on July 4, 2008.

Who is in the cast of Kabluey?

Kabluey stars Teri Garr, Lisa Kudrow and Scott Prendergast.

How much did Kabluey make at the box office?

Kabluey grossed $96,663 worldwide ($83,506 domestic, $13,157 international).

How is Kabluey rated?

Kabluey has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Kabluey have a post-credit scene?

No. Kabluey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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