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Mood Indigo (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Mood Indigo (2014) movie poster

Mood Indigo is a 2014 fantasy drama. It is based on Mood Indigo by Boris Vian and Stanley Chapman. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $10.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
62%
worldwide gross
$10.4M
Metascore
54
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Mood Indigo (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Drama , Fantasy , Comedy , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mood Indigo About?

The premise of Mood Indigo without spoilers, adapted from Mood Indigo by Boris Vian and Stanley Chapman. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A melancholic and whimsical story follows Colin, a wealthy and reclusive man, as he searches for love. He finds it in Chloé, a captivating young woman, and their romance flourishes amidst a backdrop of jazz and joyful moments. However, their happiness is threatened when Chloé develops a strange illness. Determined to save her, Colin undertakes a remarkable quest to create a therapeutic environment, hoping to heal her with an abundant and beautiful garden of flowers.

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Ratings

Mood Indigo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mood Indigo 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.

Plot

Mood Indigo Plot Summary

What happens in Mood Indigo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Colin enjoys a life of abundant comfort: he is wealthy, savoring the meals prepared by his cook, Nicolas, and he cherishes his pianocktail—a whimsical portmanteau of piano and cocktail, a word born from Boris Vian—while valuing the steady companionship of his friend Chick. The world around him feels bright and almost magical, where small pleasures glow and everything seems easily within reach.

Full summary

The whole story of Mood Indigo, scene by scene

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Box office

Mood Indigo Box Office

Mood Indigo grossed $10.4 million worldwide. $303,187 came from the US and Canada and $10.1 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.4M

US & Canada
$303.2K
International
$10.1M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

Mood Indigo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mood Indigo.

Official Trailer [ENG SUB]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mood Indigo?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is Colin's loyal cook, whose meals he savors during his days of abundant comfort?

Details

Mood Indigo Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “En nuance af blå” and “무드 인디고”.

Also known as
  • En nuance af blå
  • 무드 인디고
  • La espuma de los días
  • Mood Indigo - La schiuma dei giorni
  • Der Schaum der Tage
  • Пена дней
  • 泡沫人生
  • Pena dní
  • A Espuma dos Dias
  • Dziewczyna z lilią
  • Tajtékos napok
  • Dagarnas skum
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  • Pěna dní
  • Päivien kuohu
  • צל הימים
  • Пяната на дните
  • ムード・インディゴ うたかたの日々
  • Dienu putas
  • Günlerin Köpüğü
  • 戀愛幻遊
  • Ο Αφρός των Ημερών
  • Піна днів

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FAQ

Mood Indigo FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Mood Indigo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mood Indigo?

Mood Indigo runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Mood Indigo released?

Mood Indigo was released on July 18, 2014.

How much did Mood Indigo make at the box office?

Mood Indigo grossed $10.4 million worldwide ($303,187 domestic, $10.1 million international).

How is Mood Indigo rated?

Mood Indigo has 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Is Mood Indigo based on a book?

Yes. Mood Indigo is adapted from Mood Indigo by Boris Vian and Stanley Chapman.

Does Mood Indigo have a post-credit scene?

No. Mood Indigo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mood Indigo in?

The original language of Mood Indigo is French.

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