Blue Bayou Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 17, 2021

Blue Bayou

Release Date: Friday, September 17, 2021 Limited

Director: Justin Chon

Starring: Justin Chon • Alicia Vikander • Mark O’Brien • Linh Dan Pham • Emory Cohen

R Drama 1 hr, 58 m

3 / 5.0

58% WILL SEE 42% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Drama

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Who stars in Blue Bayou – Cast List

J
Justin Chon
Twilight, 21 and Over
Alicia Vikander
Rumours, Tomb Raider
M
Mark O’Brien
Marriage Story
L
Linh Dan Pham
E
Emory Cohen
The Place Beyond the Pines, Shot Caller

Who is making Blue Bayou – Crew List

A look at Blue Bayou behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Justin Chon last helmed Ms. Purple and Gook. The film's writer Justin Chon last penned 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

Production – What we know about the Blue Bayou

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).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2020

Completed

Changed Blue Bayou movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

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

Blue Bayou Trailers and Clips

Blue Bayou

Official Trailer

Blue Bayou Release Date: When was the film released?

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

The estimated home release date for Blue Bayou is currently being determined. Stay tuned!