Is Perfect Blue scary?

MyCinema has not rated Perfect Blue for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an animation and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Perfect Blue in the US?

Perfect Blue streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Perfect Blue?

Perfect Blue runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Is Perfect Blue suitable for kids?

Perfect Blue is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19981h 21mAnimation / Thriller

Perfect Blue

Name: Perfect Blue
Genre: Animation, Thriller
Released: 1998-02-28
Duration: 81 min

"excuse me... who are you?"

Rising pop star Mima Kirigoe quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on a popular detective show, her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia.

TMDB audience score

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Perfect Blue at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 21m

At 1h 21m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Animation · Thriller

TMDB files it under animation and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

8.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3,396 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Perfect Blue tonight

It is a short one: 1h 21m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3,396 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Perfect Blue

Is Perfect Blue scary?: MyCinema has not rated Perfect Blue for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an animation and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Perfect Blue in the US?: Perfect Blue streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Perfect Blue?: Perfect Blue runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
Is Perfect Blue suitable for kids?: Perfect Blue is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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