The Big Blue

The Big Blue

Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep

Le Grand Bleu

7.4 /10 1,543 votes
May 10, 1988 2h 48m Released

Storyline

Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Professional diver Jacques opted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy; to the bewilderment of scientists, Jacques harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing pattern in the water, so that his vital signs more closely resemble that of dolphins than men. As Enzo persuades a reluctant Jacques to compete against him in a free diving contest -- determining who can dive deeper and longer without scuba gear -- Jacques meets Johana, a beautiful American insurance investigator, and finds that he must choose between his love for her and his love of the sea.

Key Information

Director Luc Besson
Writers Luc Besson, Marilyn Goldin
Studio Gaumont
Rating 7.4/10
Language FR
Budget $13,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Jean-Marc Barr

Jean-Marc Barr

Jacques Mayol

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Enzo Molinari

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Johana Baker

Paul Shenar

Paul Shenar

Dr. Laurence

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Novelli

Jean Bouise

Jean Bouise

Uncle Louis

Marc Duret

Marc Duret

Roberto

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

Duffy

Valentina Vargas

Valentina Vargas

Bonita

Kimberly Beck

Kimberly Beck

Sally

Alessandra Vazzoler

Alessandra Vazzoler

La Mamma

Andréas Voutsinas

Andréas Voutsinas

Priest

Frequently Asked Questions

The Big Blue was released on May 10, 1988.

The runtime of The Big Blue is 2h 48m.

The Big Blue is a Romance, Adventure, Drama movie.

The Big Blue has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Big Blue is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Big Blue was directed by Luc Besson.

The main cast of The Big Blue includes Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette.

The Big Blue is originally in French.