Out of the Blue 2006
“The true story of a small town massacre”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Director
- Robert Sarkies
- Networks
- Desert Road Films, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air
- Where to Stream
- Tubi TV, Kanopy, Plex
What is Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue is a 2006 New Zealand crime drama film directed by Robert Sarkies and starring Karl Urban. The film is classified under drama and crime genres and runs for one hour and forty-three minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 12, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Studios
- Desert Road Films, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air
- Revenue
- $739,865
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 82 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Desert Road Films, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air
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Overview
Out of the Blue is a 2006 New Zealand crime drama film directed by Robert Sarkies and starring Karl Urban. The film is classified under drama and crime genres and runs for one hour and forty-three minutes. It is based on true events, specifically the 1990 Aramoana massacre that occurred over a period of two days in the small coastal community and seaside town of Aramoana in Otago, New Zealand. On November 13 and 14, 1990, madness came to the town in the form of a lone gunman with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. As the gunman stalked his victims, terrified and confused residents were trapped for twenty-four hours. During this time, a handful of under-resourced and under-armed local policemen risked their lives trying to find the gunman and save the survivors, showing extraordinary courage in the face of madness.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Out of the Blue worth watching?
Out of the Blue holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 82 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Out of the Blue and when was it released?
Out of the Blue is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.
Who directed Out of the Blue?
Out of the Blue was directed by Robert Sarkies.
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