Where to Watch A Patch of Blue (1965) in the US

What it's about

Accidentally blinded by her prostitute mother Rose-Ann at the age of five, Selina D'Arcey spends the next 13 years confined in the tiny Los Angeles apartment that they share with "Ole Pa", Selina's grandfather. One afternoon at the local park, Selina meets Gordon Ralfe, a thoughtful young office worker whose kind-hearted treatment of her results in her falling in love with him, unaware that he is black. They continue to meet in the park every afternoon and he teaches her how to get along in the city. But when the cruel, domineering Rose-Ann learns of their relationship, she forbids her to have anything more to do with him because he is black. Selina continues to meet Gordon despite Rose-Ann's fury, who is determined to end the relationship for good.

Cast and crew

Director

Guy Green

Writer

Elizabeth Kata, Guy Green

Starring

Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman

Details

Release date

Dec 10, 1965

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 15 nominations total

Where to Watch A Patch of Blue (1965) in the US — common questions

Where to watch A Patch of Blue in the United States?

A Patch of Blue is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream A Patch of Blue or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch A Patch of Blue for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).