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Blue Valentine

  • 2010
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
215K
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Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine (2010)
A look at the idyllic past and troubled present of working-class couple Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams).
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Psychological DramaTragic RomanceDramaRomance

The relationship of a contemporary married couple, charting their evolution over a span of years by cross-cutting between time periods.The relationship of a contemporary married couple, charting their evolution over a span of years by cross-cutting between time periods.The relationship of a contemporary married couple, charting their evolution over a span of years by cross-cutting between time periods.

  • Director
    • Derek Cianfrance
  • Writers
    • Derek Cianfrance
    • Joey Curtis
    • Cami Delavigne
  • Stars
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Michelle Williams
    • John Doman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    215K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,648
    124
    • Director
      • Derek Cianfrance
    • Writers
      • Derek Cianfrance
      • Joey Curtis
      • Cami Delavigne
    • Stars
      • Ryan Gosling
      • Michelle Williams
      • John Doman
    • 433User reviews
    • 357Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 56 nominations total

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    Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    • Dean
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Cindy
    John Doman
    John Doman
    • Jerry
    Faith Wladyka
    Faith Wladyka
    • Frankie
    Mike Vogel
    Mike Vogel
    • Bobby
    Marshall Johnson
    • Marshall
    Jen Jones
    • Gramma
    Maryann Plunkett
    Maryann Plunkett
    • Glenda
    James Benatti
    • Jamie
    Barbara Troy
    • Jo
    Carey Westbrook
    • Charley
    Ben Shenkman
    Ben Shenkman
    • Dr. Feinberg
    Eileen Rosen
    Eileen Rosen
    • Mimi
    Enid Graham
    Enid Graham
    • Professor
    Ashley Gurnari
    • Checker
    Jack Parshutich
    • Billy
    Samii Ryan
    • Amanda
    Mark Benginia
    • Concierge
    • Director
      • Derek Cianfrance
    • Writers
      • Derek Cianfrance
      • Joey Curtis
      • Cami Delavigne
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The scenes in the "past" when Dean and Cindy are falling in love were shot first, in three weeks. After this, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams spent a month together in a rented house to age themselves in preparation for the "present" scenes. They spent a lot of their time grocery shopping, cooking dinner and learning to pick fights with each other.
    • Goofs
      After the argument at Cindy's workplace, Dean's necklace is visibly broken with the chain hanging down the front of his shirt. In the next shot, the necklace is intact again.
    • Quotes

      Dean: In my experience, the prettier a girl is, the more nuts she is, which makes you insane. You're probably nutty, coo-coo crazy. It's not your fault, you know? Just like, everybody treats you different, you know? Like, you make jokes and they're not funny, but people laugh anyway. That's gotta make you nuts.

      Cindy: I like how you can compliment and insult somebody at the same time, in equal measure.

    • Crazy credits
      The initial credits, showing major cast and crew, play over a montage of stills from the film and clips of fireworks.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Summer Special 2010/11 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Unicorn Tears
      Written and Performed by Ryan Gosling

    User reviews433

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    8/10

    Finally, a realistic romantic movie

    Love is not only a product that always turns out great. Love is also not a energy that always lives forever. Even with the greatest memories, one doesn't necessarily hold on a love pattern with another person for his or her entire life. I was happy that Blue Valentine showed that side of love. Love can be filled with hatred. Love can express jealousy. It's a strong feeling, so why wouldn't it arise other strong emotions?

    Blue Valentine represents realisticly a failing relationship. From the over-the-shoulder perspective, the depth of field mainly focusing on character and the exceptionnal acting by Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling, it felt like you couldn't stand being in that relationship. It was so real.

    Also, kudos to the soundtrack.
    • MidnightDrivr
    • Aug 12, 2019
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Australia)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Triste San Valentín
    • Filming locations
      • Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Incentive Filmed Entertainment
      • Silverwood Films
      • Hunting Lane Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,706,328
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $193,728
      • Jan 2, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,440,333
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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