Violets Are Blue_
"There's a summer you'll always remember, and a hope that if you go back, it will all happen again."
After fifteen years of traveling around the world, Gussie, a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up. She meets her high school sweetheart, Henry, who is now married and running the local newspaper he inherited from his father. An awkward and tension-filled romance ensues.
Starring
Sissy Spacek, Kevin Kline, Bonnie Bedelia
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Violets Are Blue was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
After fifteen years of traveling around the world, Gussie, a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up. She meets her hig...
Violets Are Blue is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (18)
Sissy Spacek
Augusta "Gussie" Sawyer
Kevin Kline
Henry Squires
Bonnie Bedelia
Ruth Squires
John Kellogg
Ralph Sawyer
JS
Jim Standiford
Addy Squires
Augusta Dabney
Ethel Sawyer
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Sara Mae
Adrian Sparks
George
Annalee Jefferies
Sally
Mike Starr
Tony
BS
Brian Sargis
Squid
KS
Keith Sargis
Bryant
MM
Michael Mack
Ben
EM
Erin Malooly
Erin
MM
Megan Malooly
Kathleen
KF
Kathleen Fannon
Girl's Mother
Doug Roberts
Lloyd Lynch
William Bolander
Regatta Spectator (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Violets Are Blue about?
After fifteen years of traveling around the world, Gussie, a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up. She meets her high school sweetheart, Henry, who is now married and running the local newspaper he inherited from his father. An awkward and tension-filled romance ensues.
How long is Violets Are Blue?
Violets Are Blue has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in Violets Are Blue?
The cast of Violets Are Blue includes Sissy Spacek, Kevin Kline, Bonnie Bedelia, John Kellogg, Jim Standiford.
What is the rating of Violets Are Blue?
Violets Are Blue has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
