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Blood Simple

7.319851h 37mMovieCrimeDramaThriller

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

DirectorJoel Coen
WritersJoel Coen·Ethan Coen
ProducersEthan Coen·Daniel F. Bacaner

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joel Coen

John Getz
John Getz
Ray
Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Abby
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Julian Marty
Samm-Art Williams
Samm-Art Williams
Meurice
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Private Detective
Deborah Neumann
Deborah Neumann
Debra
Raquel Gavia
Raquel Gavia
Landlady
Van Brooks
Van Brooks
Man from Lubbock
Señor Marco
Señor Marco
Mr. Garcia
William Creamer
William Creamer
Old Cracker
Loren Bivens
Loren Bivens
Strip Bar Exhorter
Bob McAdams
Bob McAdams
Strip Bar Senator

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Blood Simple — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blood Simple?

Blood Simple is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Blood Simple on Netflix?

No, Blood Simple is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Blood Simple on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Blood Simple isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Blood Simple for free?

Blood Simple is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.