Blade Runner

Blade Runner (1982)

  • 92% of critics liked it
    (102 reviews)

  • 89% of users liked it
    (288,583 ratings)

A blend of science fiction and noir detective fiction, Blade Runner (1982) was a box office and critical bust upon its initial exhibition, but its unique postmodern production design became hugely influential within the sci-fi genre, and the film gained a significant cult following that increased… More

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R, 1 hr. 54 min.
Directed By
Ridley Scott
Written By
Hampton Fancher, David Peoples
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jun 25, 1982 Wide
On DVD
Aug 27, 1997
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

    This is perhaps the only science-fiction film that can be called transcendental.

  • Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

    As a display terminal for the wizardry of Designers Lawrence G. Paull, Douglas Trumbull and Syd Mead, the movie delivers.

  • Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

    This definitive print should be the last little push that "Blade Runner" needs to complete its 25-year journey from box office failure to cult favorite to full-blown classic.

  • Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

    The film still represents the cutting edge of dark science fiction.

  • Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

    Blade Runner: The Final Cut plays better now than ever.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • xGary X


    When four artificial humans return to Earth to seek their maker and extend their lifespans, an ex-"Blade Runner" is sent in pursuit to "retire" them. Based on a story by Philip K. Dick, Blade Runner is a true watershed in the evolution of science fiction cinema.… More

  • Carlos M


    A dazzling post-modern sci-fi noir with an evocative atmosphere and a fascinating philosophical story about humanity, death and oblivion. The splendid ultimate deluxe version, or Final Cut, is considerably superior to the theatrical one, without its cheap, concocted happy ending and… More

  • Alexander D


    Harrison Ford is never a failure. He has both saved movies from disaster (EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, COWBOYS & ALIENS), and he has also done his fair share of topping off movies to becoming their very best (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, WITNESS, STAR WARS, AMERICAN GRAFFITI). His… More

  • Dan S


    An undeniably impressive but overall flawed and overrated science-fiction movie that works best whenever Rutger Hauer's wry grin appears on screen, but isn't as compelling whenever Harrison Ford is on screen with a very robotic Sean Young. The thing that makes this movie… More

  • Bently L


    The year is 2017 and Replicants, a type of android that is identical to humans, are created and sent to Off-world colonies to work as slaves. After a mutiny, Replicants become illegal on Earth. Police squads known as Blade Runners are given the order to kill Replicants who trespass… More

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