Overview
Two former lovers reunite in their hometown, confronting the past they left behind.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- nostalgic
- witty
- tender
- quiet evening
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's natural performances, intimate two-hander structure, nostalgic atmosphere, and heartfelt romantic emotion.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jim and Amanda carry nearly the entire film through extended conversations and shared activities after their chance reunion.
Former lovers Jim and Amanda meet again after years apart and revisit the relationship they left behind.
The film emphasizes naturalistic, seemingly spontaneous dialogue and informal interaction between its leads.
The black-and-white presentation reinforces the film's memory-driven atmosphere and intimate independent aesthetic.
Films like Blue Jay, and why
Before Sunset
intimate reunion between former lovers, naturalistic dialogue, nostalgic memory, and romantic melancholy
2 Days in Paris
minimalist two-hander centered on unresolved intimacy, conversational realism, and emotional disclosure
The Last Five Years
nostalgic romantic drama using spontaneous conversation and a chance encounter to revisit youthful choices
The One I Love
quiet independent romance about former partners confronting shared history and lingering affection
Movie Details
- Director
- Alexandre Lehmann
- Release Date
- 2016-10-07
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (551)
Cast
- Mark Duplass
- Sarah Paulson
- Clu Gulager
- James Andrews
- Harris Benbury
- Daniel Brooks
- Mary Brooks
- Bill Greer
- Cindy Greer
- Ana Iovine
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Blue Jay about?
- Two former lovers unexpectedly rediscover their chemistry while wandering through the hometown and memories they once abandoned.
- What is Blue Jay like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Blue Jay as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Blue Jay violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Blue Jay.
- What did critics think of Blue Jay?
- Critics broadly praised the film's natural performances, intimate two-hander structure, nostalgic atmosphere, and heartfelt romantic emotion.
- Which films are like Blue Jay?
- Films with a similar feel include Before Sunset, 2 Days in Paris, The Last Five Years, and The One I Love.
- How long is Blue Jay?
- Blue Jay runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Blue Jay?
- In United States, Blue Jay streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
