Blue Bayou Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Jul. 17, 2021

Blue Bayou

Release Date: Friday, September 17, 2021 Limited

Alicia Vikander, Linh Dan Pham, Emory Cohen, Justin Chon, Kim Roth, Charles D. King, Poppy Hanks, Mark O’Brien

R Drama 1 hr, 58 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

The moving and timely story of a uniquely American family fighting for their future. Antonio LeBlanc (Chon), a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the Louisiana bayou, is married to the love of his life Kathy (Alicia Vikander) and step-dad to their beloved daughter Jessie. Struggling to make a better life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past when he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Blue Bayou.

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Justin Chon
Twilight, 21 and Over
Alicia Vikander
Son of a Gun, Rumours
M
Mark O’Brien
Marriage Story
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Linh Dan Pham
E
Emory Cohen
Rebel Ridge, Four

Crew Behind the Film

The Blue Bayou behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Justin Chon last directed Ms. Purple and Gook. The film's writer Justin Chon last wrote Ms. Purple and Gook.

Director: Justin Chon
Screenwriter: Justin Chon
Producers: Poppy Hanks
Charles D. King
Kim Roth

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Entertainment One; MACRO

Additional Information

MPA Rating: R Restricted for language throughout and some violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 58 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Official Blue Bayou movie trailers and clips.

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Blue Bayou Official Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the Blue Bayou movie production.

Key Facts

“Justin’s ability to open our eyes to new perspectives by celebrating our shared humanity is more vital now than ever before. We’re so proud to help bring his voice to the world and to reunite with Alicia along with the brilliant teams at eOne and MACRO,” said Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski (7/2/2020).

Production Updates

Jul 2020

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Blue Bayou was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 17, 2021. There were 21 other movies released on the same date, including Copshop, Cry Macho and Lady of the Manor. As a limited release, Blue Bayou was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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