Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama

Out of the Blue (1980) (1982): Cast & Ratings

Out of the Blue (1980) movie poster

Out of the Blue (1980) is a 1982 drama starring Dennis Hopper, Raymond Burr and Don Gordon. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
Metascore
78
Loading streaming availability…
Out of the Blue (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Out of the Blue (1980) About?

The premise of Out of the Blue (1980) without spoilers.

A rebellious teenager grapples with a difficult family life shaped by a father's past and a mother struggling with addiction. Seeking an escape, she finds an unusual connection between the music of Elvis Presley and the intensity of punk rock. The film explores themes of family, identity, and finding strength amidst personal turmoil as she tries to define her own path.

Out of the Blue (1980) Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • violence
  • prison visit
  • smoking
  • ex convict
  • domestic violence
  • directed by cast member
  • explosion
  • adolescence
  • alcohol
  • bus accident
  • punk rock
  • school bus
+38 more
  • incest
  • female protagonist
  • teenage protagonist
  • yelling
  • scene during end credits
  • underage smoking
  • unhappy ending
  • late for school
  • reference to johnny rotten
  • reference to sid vicious
  • mother
  • girl
  • father
  • young
  • teen drama
  • tragedy drama
  • coming of age drama
  • punk
  • hitchhiking
  • truck driver
  • trauma
  • poverty
  • school
  • heroin
  • bowling
  • teenager
  • marijuana
  • psychiatrist
  • rebellion
  • jail
  • parricide
  • jealousy
  • suicide
  • white trash
  • title based on song
  • color in title
  • drug abuse
  • prison
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Out of the Blue (1980) Cast

Dennis Hopper leads the cast, with Raymond Burr and Don Gordon.

Ratings

Out of the Blue (1980) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Out of the Blue (1980) 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Videos

Out of the Blue (1980) Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 featurettes.

Out of the Blue (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [4K]
  • Featurette Richard Linklater presents Dennis Hopper's OUT OF THE BLUE at the Marchesa
  • Featurette OUT OF THE BLUE Full Conversation
  • Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Out of the Blue (1980) | BFI Player
Cars

Cars in Out of the Blue (1980)

5 cars on screen, including the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado and the 1977 Dodge Monaco.

All 5 cars
  • 1982 Cadillac Eldorado in Out of the Blue (1980) 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Important role
  • 1977 Dodge Monaco in Out of the Blue (1980) 1977 Dodge Monaco Important role
  • 1973 Buick Century Regal in Out of the Blue (1980) 1973 Buick Century Regal Minor role
  • Dodge D-100 in Out of the Blue (1980) Dodge D-100 Minor role

Seen Out of the Blue (1980)?

FAQ

Out of the Blue (1980) FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Out of the Blue (1980), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Out of the Blue (1980)?

Out of the Blue (1980) runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Out of the Blue (1980) released?

Out of the Blue (1980) was released on April 1, 1982.

Who is in the cast of Out of the Blue (1980)?

Out of the Blue (1980) stars Dennis Hopper, Raymond Burr and Don Gordon, among 10 credited actors.

How is Out of the Blue (1980) rated?

Out of the Blue (1980) has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.

Does Out of the Blue (1980) have a post-credit scene?

No. Out of the Blue (1980) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app