Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

She's 15. The only adult she admires is Johnny Rotten.

Directed by Dennis Hopper

Produced by Robson Street, Gary Jules Jouvenat Productions

198194 min7.0 / 10

A harrowing portrait of a traumatized teenage girl trapped in poverty and family dysfunction, seeking identity through punk rebellion and Elvis fandom while spiraling toward tragedy.

A young girl whose father is an ex-convict and whose mother is a junkie finds it difficult to conform and tries to find comfort in a quirky combination of Elvis and the punk scene.

Questions people ask

  • Is Out of the Blue sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Does Out of the Blue end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.

  • Is Out of the Blue easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Out of the Blue violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Out of the Blue scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Out of the Blue

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Out of the Blue

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Out of the Blue, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Out of the Blue, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Out of the Blue, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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