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Blue Ruin

When a homeless man learns the killer responsible for his parents’ death is about to be set free, he returns to his hometown, seeking revenge. Unfortunately, this hobo isn’t your standard action hero, and soon, his quest for vengeance spirals completely out of control.

Cast:

Macon Blair
Devin Ratray
Amy Hargreaves
Kevin Kolack
Eve Plumb

Director:
Jeremy Saulnier

Producer:
Richard Peete, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani

Written by:
Jeremy Saulnier

Distributor:
RADiUS-TWC, Anchor Bay Entertainment

Budget:
$420,000

Box Office:
$977,625

Awards:

British Independent Film Awards – Best International Independent Film – 2014 (Nominated)
Cannes Film Festival / Directors’ Fortnight – FIPRESCI Prize – 2013 (Won)
Cannes Film Festival / Directors’ Fortnight – SACD Prize – Jeremy Saulnier – 2013 (Nominated)
Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards – Top Ten Films – 2014 (Won)
Gijon International Film Festival – Best Director – Jeremy Saulnier – 2013 (Won)
Hawaii International Film Festival – Halekulani Golden Orchid Award for Narrative Feature – Jeremy Saulnier – Won (2013)
Independent Spirit Awards – John Cassavetes Award – Jeremy Saulnier (writer, director), Richard Peete (producer), Vincent Savino (producer), Anish Savjani (producer) – 2015 (Nominated)
Marrakech International Film Festival – Special Jury Award for Feature Film – Jeremy Saulnier – 2013 (Won)
National Board of Review, USA – Top 10 Independent Films – 2014 (Won)
Virginia Film Festival – Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature – Jeremy Saulnier – 2013 (Won)



Metacritic Score:
77%

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
96%