Blade Runner

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Blade Runner

R

Released Jun 25, 1982

2h 2m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl he falls in love with.

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Misunderstood when it first hit theaters, the influence of Ridley Scott's mysterious, neo-noir Blade Runner has deepened with time. A visually remarkable, achingly human sci-fi masterpiece.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

This movie loses track of the few expectations it sets up, and the formlessness adds to a viewer's demoralization -- the film itself seems part of the atmosphere of decay.

Sep 19, 2023

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Scott Cain

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ridley Scott ought to be a set decorator, rather than a director. In Blade Runner, he loses sight of the story while devoting all his attention to decor and lighting. The decor and lighting, it must be admitted, are stupendous.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 9, 2021

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Zaki Hasan

San Francisco Chronicle

Still profound 18 years after its sell-by date, Blade Runner remains worthy of acclaim and analysis even as it exists in a "future" with very little resemblance to the one that came to pass.

Nov 18, 2019

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

Thanks to its powerful visuals and brilliant acting, it is a movie that does not get old: no matter how many times you revisit it, there will always be some new elements or symbolism that stand out with each rewatch.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 14, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Rarely in the annals of film history has a movie received a complete critical and popular reevaluation in as short a period of time as Blade Runner (and those of us who championed it since Day One plugged it at every opportunity).

Rated: 4/4

Aug 20, 2024

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

One of the 1980s greatest sci-fi films—or greatest films, period.

Jan 12, 2024

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Ryan A

One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. I don’t even really know what the point of this movie is. It was simply just boring. Nothing really happened. He killed a few people and then the movie ended.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Brent A

60% rating ... Pretty solid movie with an interesting plot. Biggest complaint is easily the incredibly slow and painful pacing. The film seemed like it kept dragging to the point of borderline boredom.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Hamilton C

This film is sublime from start to finish. An amazing cast, great cinematography, perfect soundtrack, thought provoking plot and symbolism, and a beautifully written script. The film does not falter in any aspect and is a cult classic for a reason. If you haven't watched it, you must. It will leave you questioning reality and life. A 10/10 must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Shay W

I find it incredibly beautiful. From the moment it starts with those deep notes as the opening credits start to roll. So many scenes are set up like a work of art almost, for example the first time Dekard meets Rachel at the Tyrell Corporation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Nicholas H

If you're a Fan of Phillip K Dick, it's the perfect accompaniment to the book ,plus it's probably the best sci fi since Kubrick 2001

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Tony B

Really bad. Confusing. Slow. Boring, It came out when I was seven years old and for the last few decades, I tried to watch it 5-6 different times and could never get through it all. Acting in it is not particularly good either with the exception of Harrison Ford and Rutger.. The high score on here is mind-boggling.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Synopsis

Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl he falls in love with.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Michael Deeley, Charles de Lauzirika
Screenwriter: Hampton Fancher, David Webb Peoples, Philip K. Dick
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, Warner Bros., Shaw Brothers, Ladd Company, Blade Runner Partnership
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 25, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 9, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.9M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby A, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio: 70mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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