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Blood Simple

7.219851h 37mRMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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

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Cast · Directed by Joel Coen

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

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Blood Simple — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blood Simple?

Blood Simple is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Cinemax in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Blood Simple on Netflix?

No, Blood Simple is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

Is Blood Simple on Amazon Prime Video?

Blood Simple isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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