The Big Blue
Teens

The Big Blue

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1988 · 168 min

The Big Blue

Two childhood friends, Jacques and Enzo, grow up with an intense passion for free diving and competition. As adults, their rivalry deepens, pushing the limits of human endurance and their friendship, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the ocean.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • A central character experiences a profound loss early on.
  • Depicts extreme athletic challenges.
  • Explores themes of death and the allure of the deep.
  • Brief partial nudity in non-sexual context.

Models well

  • Friendship and rivalry
  • Pursuing your passion
  • Respect for nature
  • Self-discovery

Talk about it after

  • The risks and rewards of extreme sports.
  • Coping with grief and loss.
  • Finding one's place in the world.
  • The bond between humans and animals.
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Cast & crew

The Big Blue (1988) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1440p

Official Trailer

Le Grand Bleu - The Big Blue - women