Blue Jasmine (2013)
Kernel Score: 79% · 3,606 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2013-08-01
Runtime: 99 minutes
Is Blue Jasmine worth watching?
Worth watching. A wealthy New Yorker falls apart and moves in with her working-class sister. Cate Blanchett is superb and the film is dry and sad. It is a character study that hangs entirely on her performance.
Watch it if you
- love great acting showcases
- like character studies of people in denial
- enjoy Woody Allen's drama side
Skip it if you
- want a plot-heavy story
- find an unsympathetic lead hard going
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Blue Jasmine
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After experiencing a traumatic misfortune, Jasmine French, a wealthy woman from New York, moves to San Francisco to live with her foster sister Ginger and the firm purpose of getting a new life, but she will be haunted by anxiety and memories of the past.
Blue Jasmine parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Blue Jasmine follows a wealthy woman's mental and financial collapse amid infidelity and fraud.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — The protagonist is shown drinking heavily and taking anxiety medication as her life unravels.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Blue Jasmine
If you liked Blue Jasmine, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) — 85%: Another fading woman clinging to her illusions, with a famous central performance.
- Match Point (2005) — 85%: Allen drama about class, desire and consequences.
- Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) — 85%: Allen at his darkest, balancing comedy and moral failure.
- Synecdoche, New York (2008) — 85%: Painful, ambitious study of a man falling apart.
- Annie Hall (1977) — 86%: Allen's best-loved film, for those wanting the lighter side.
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — 85%: Warm ensemble drama about sisters and complicated relationships.
Director
Cast
- Cate Blanchett as Jasmine
- Sally Hawkins as Ginger
- Alec Baldwin as Hal
- Peter Sarsgaard as Dwight
- Bobby Cannavale as Chili
- Andrew Dice Clay as Augie
- Louis C.K. as Al
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Dr. Flicker
- Alden Ehrenreich as Danny
- Joy Carlin as Woman on Plane
Blue Jasmine FAQ
Is Blue Jasmine worth watching?
Worth watching. A wealthy New Yorker falls apart and moves in with her working-class sister. Cate Blanchett is superb and the film is dry and sad. It is a character study that hangs entirely on her performance.
Where can I watch Blue Jasmine?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Blue Jasmine OK for kids?
Blue Jasmine is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Blue Jasmine follows a wealthy woman's mental and financial collapse amid infidelity and fraud.
What movies are like Blue Jasmine?
If you liked Blue Jasmine, try A Streetcar Named Desire, Match Point, Crimes and Misdemeanors and Synecdoche, New York.