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Blue Valentine

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
196K
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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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  • Drama
  • Romance
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.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
196K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,631
30
  • Director
    • Derek Cianfrance
  • Writers
    • Derek Cianfrance
    • Joey Curtis
    • Cami Delavigne
  • Stars
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Michelle Williams
    • John Doman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Derek Cianfrance
  • Writers
    • Derek Cianfrance
    • Joey Curtis
    • Cami Delavigne
  • Stars
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Michelle Williams
    • John Doman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 395User reviews
    • 394Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 56 nominations total

    Videos3

    Blue Valentine
    Trailer 1:52
    Blue Valentine
    Clip
    Clip 1:39
    Clip
    Jurnee Smollett's Valentine's Day Watchlist
    Full Episode 3:40
    Jurnee Smollett's Valentine's Day Watchlist

    Photos279

    Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling in Blue Valentine (2010)
    Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine (2010)
    Derek Cianfrance in Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, and Faith Wladyka at an event for Blue Valentine (2010)
    Derek Cianfrance, Ryan Gosling, and Michelle Williams at an event for Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling at an event for Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams at an event for Blue Valentine (2010)
    Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, and Faith Wladyka at an event for Blue Valentine (2010)

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    Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    • Deanas Dean
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Cindyas Cindy
    John Doman
    John Doman
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Faith Wladyka
    Faith Wladyka
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Mike Vogel
    Mike Vogel
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Marshall Johnson
    • Marshallas Marshall
    Jen Jones
    • Grammaas Gramma
    Maryann Plunkett
    Maryann Plunkett
    • Glendaas Glenda
    James Benatti
    • Jamieas Jamie
    Barbara Troy
    • Joas Jo
    Carey Westbrook
    • Charleyas Charley
    Ben Shenkman
    Ben Shenkman
    • Dr. Feinbergas Dr. Feinberg
    Eileen Rosen
    • Mimias Mimi
    Enid Graham
    Enid Graham
    • Professoras Professor
    Ashley Gurnari
    • Checkeras Checker
    Jack Parshutich
    • Billyas Billy
    Samii Ryan
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Mark Benginia
    • Conciergeas Concierge
    • Director
      • Derek Cianfrance
    • Writers
      • Derek Cianfrance
      • Joey Curtis
      • Cami Delavigne
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When filming the argument scenes, director Derek Cianfrance gave instructions to Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling individually, without the knowledge of the other, in order to create more tension between Dean and Cindy. For Williams, Cianfrance would instruct her to try to leave the room, use any way to break out of the argument with Gosling, etc. For Gosling, Cianfrance would tell him to use any means to persuade, get Williams attention, etc. Gosling stated it was a new and interesting process as it became a tug game on set.
    • Goofs
      All the cars driven by the actors had Pennsylvania license plates on the front. That is inaccurate, since in Pennsylvania you only get one license plate, which goes on the back.
    • 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 reviews395

    Review
    Top review
    No More "Happily Ever After"
    With the growing number of divorce in America, the "happily ever after" shown in Hollywood films are now far-fetched dreams and no longer a reality. Blue Valentine chooses instead to give its viewers a story of unrestrained truth. This film gives us a raw and painful account of a married couple that was once deep in romance and drama but over time had grown apart. Reality stripped them of the passion they once felt toward one another. The film jumps back and forth between the story of how they met and the current turmoil they are in now. Director Derek Cianfrance does an exceptional job of bringing to the screen the gritty and messiness of a failed marriage. Cianfrance definitely understands the searing pain of a couple that has to call it quits not due to abuse or infidelity but simply because they cannot return to the love they once had. Blue Valentine makes the viewer uncomfortable because it is strikingly identifiable. Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams were amazing together; they successfully capture in every scene the multiple layers and the complexity of a relationship. They feed off of one another on screen and their chemistry is authentic, so much so, that it is often times difficult to swallow. The director's choice to have the two actors live together off screen paid off on camera. Blue Valentine is profound, intense and real. It is definitely a "must-see".
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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
      • Corazones rotos
    • 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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    Technical 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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