Blue in the Face
1995 · Movie · R · 83 min · ★ 6.5 · 49% critics
A loose, chatty comedy set around a Brooklyn cigar shop where locals drift in and out swapping stories, jokes, and observations about neighborhood life. When plans emerge to shut the place down and replace it with something trendier, the regulars rally in their own oddball ways to protect their favorite hangout.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
1 hour to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1995
- Release date
- 1995-09-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Critic score
- 49/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (187 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a laid-back, talky slice of Brooklyn life with lots of improvisation and cameo energy, especially if you liked Quick Change; Not for you if you need a tight plot or big laughs.
Pros: charming Brooklyn hangout vibe; funny cameos and bits; lively improvised conversations | Cons: disjointed, thin storyline; uneven humor and pacing; some forced appearances
Themes
- smoking
- corner shop
- cigarette
- tobacco
Cast & crew
Harvey Keitel
as Auggie Wren
Mel Gorham
as Violet
Victor Argo
as Vinnie
Roseanne Barr
as Dot
Giancarlo Esposito
as Tommy Finelli
Jared Harris
as Jimmy Rose
José Zúñiga
as Jerry
Jim Jarmusch
as Bob
Lou Reed
as Man with Strange Glasses
Keith David
as Jackie Robinson
Directed by Paul Auster, Wayne Wang