Blue Bayou (2021)
Kernel Score: 85% · 290 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2021-09-10
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch Blue Bayou
- Stream: Peacock, USA Network
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads)
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.
Blue Bayou parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Blue Bayou is an R-rated drama about a Korean-American man facing deportation from the only home he's known.
- Violence & scariness: Some — As an R-rated drama dealing with deportation and family struggle, some tense and distressing scenes are implied.
- Language: Moderate — The R rating suggests strong language consistent with a realistic family drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Blue Bayou
If you liked Blue Bayou, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Palmer (2021) — 89%
- Gran Torino (2008) — 89%
- House of Sand and Fog (2003) — 81%
- Columbus (2017) — 80%
- Minari (2021) — 82%
- The Sun Is Also a Star (2019) — 76%
- Past Lives (2023) — 88%
- Life as a House (2001) — 79%
Director
Cast
- Justin Chon as Antonio LeBlanc
- Alicia Vikander as Kathy LeBlanc
- Mark O'Brien as Ace
- Linh-Dan Pham as Parker Nguyen
- Sydney Kowalske as Jessie LeBlanc
- Vondie Curtis-Hall as Barry Boucher
- Emory Cohen as Denny
- Geraldine Singer as Dawn Landry
- Toby Vitrano as Merk
- Altonio Jackson as Quentin
Blue Bayou FAQ
Is Blue Bayou good?
Blue Bayou has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 290 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Blue Bayou?
In the US you can stream Blue Bayou on Peacock and USA Network, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Blue Bayou OK for kids?
Blue Bayou is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Blue Bayou is an R-rated drama about a Korean-American man facing deportation from the only home he's known.
What movies are like Blue Bayou?
If you liked Blue Bayou, try Palmer, Gran Torino, House of Sand and Fog and Columbus.