Blood Simple (1985): movie guide

What is Blood Simple about?

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Cast highlights

Blood Simple features John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams, M. Emmet Walsh, Deborah Neumann. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1985-01-18. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (1,720 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Blood Simple?

Blood Simple is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Blood Simple?

Blood Simple runs about 97 minutes.

Who stars in Blood Simple?

Cast highlights include John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams, M. Emmet Walsh, Deborah Neumann.

Does Cinema Box stream Blood Simple?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Blood Simple?

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