Powder Blue

Right now you can watch Powder Blue in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Philo and Hoopla — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 255 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Jessica Biel anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Powder Blue earns its spot. The writing in Powder Blue treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. On the gritty streets of LA, the destinies of four people desperate for connection and redemption are about to collide. Jessica Biel and Eddie Redmayne lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2009. What elevates Powder Blue is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Powder Blue. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jessica Biel carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.