Blood Simple

1h 37m · 1985 · Directed by Joel Coen · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

Blood Simple (1985) runs 1h 37m, directed by Joel Coen. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)