Where can I watch Blood Simple?

Blood Simple is available on HBO Max in United States.

Is Blood Simple worth watching?

Blood Simple is acclaimed by critics with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who directed Blood Simple?

Blood Simple is directed by Joel Coen.

What year is Blood Simple from?

Blood Simple was released in 1985. It runs 97 minutes.

1985 · 97 min

Blood Simple

Name: Blood Simple
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1985-01-18
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 94
Cast: John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams, M. Emmet Walsh

Passion led to Adultery. Adultery led to Murder. It all seemed so simple...

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Directed by Joel Coen. 94% Rotten Tomatoes · 84/100 Metacritic · 7.5 IMDb. Available on HBO Max in United States.

Crime Drama Thriller

Critics

94%

Metacritic84/100

IMDb7.5/10

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blood Simple?: Blood Simple is available on HBO Max in United States.
Is Blood Simple worth watching?: Blood Simple is acclaimed by critics with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who directed Blood Simple?: Blood Simple is directed by Joel Coen.
What year is Blood Simple from?: Blood Simple was released in 1985. It runs 97 minutes.

Cast

John Getz

Ray

Frances McDormand

Abby

Dan Hedaya

Julian Marty

Samm-Art Williams

Meurice

M. Emmet Walsh

Private Detective

Deborah Neumann

Debra

Last updated: June 4, 2026