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The Blind (2023)

Name: The Blind
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2023-09-28
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Aron von Andrian, Amelia Eve, Scarlett Abinante, Matthew Erick White, Ronan Carroll

The Blind (2023), directed by Andrew Hyatt, starring Aron von Andrian and Amelia Eve.

12 09/28/2023 BR Drama, Romance and Thriller 1h 48m

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The true story of the Robertson family.

Synopsis

Long before Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson became a reality TV star, he fell in love with Miss Kay and started a family, but his demons threatened to tear their lives apart. Set in the backwoods swamps of 1960s Louisiana, 'The Blind' shares never-before-revealed moments in Phil's life as he seeks to conquer the shame of his past, ultimately finding redemption in an unlikely place. This stunning cinematic journey chronicles the love story that launched a dynasty, the turmoil that nearly brought it crashing down, and the hope that rose from the ashes to create a foundation for generations to come.

Andrew HyattDirector, Writer
John LangeEditing
Bob KatzProducer
Brittany YostProducer

About the film

The Blind (also known as The Blind: The True Story of the Robertson Family) is a 2023 American Christian biographical drama film directed by Andrew Hyatt, who co-wrote the screenplay with Stephanie Katz. The film details the life and marriage of Duck Commander's Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson and their family until 1985, long before their Duck Dynasty fame.

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Production

The film was shot in Shreveport, Louisiana in early 2022. Korie Robertson acted as a producer, while Willie Robertson was an executive producer. The Robertson family appeared in a behind the scenes podcast called The Blind Movie Podcast.

Release

The film was released in theaters on September 28, 2023 by Fathom Events.

Box office

The film took first place on its opening day with $844,783 from 1,715 theaters. It went on to debut to $4.1 million finishing in sixth place. In its second weekend, despite losing 401 theaters, the film grossed $4 million (an increase of 12.9%), finishing in fifth.

As of its release The Blind became Fathom Events' highest-grossing domestic theatrical release.

Home media

It was released on digital download on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and other platforms on November 3, 2023, and was officially released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 14 in the US.

Sony Entertainment and Great American Media announced they had streaming rights for the film on Great American Pure Flix, starting on March 22, 2024.

Reception

Mike McGranaghan from The Aisle Seat gave the film a rating of 3/4, noting that Phil Robertson's fans and even those less familiar with him may find it enjoyable and insightful. Avi Offer of NYC Movie Guru described it as a "genuinely heartfelt, honest, and inspirational emotional journey well worth taking." However, Roger Moore of Movie Nation had a less favorable opinion, giving the film a rating of 1.5/4, expressing that it lacked overall fact-checking quality.

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External links

Official website

The Blind at IMDb

The Blind at Rotten Tomatoes

Text from The Blind (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blind_(film)

Trivia

It cost US$ 30 million and grossed US$ 17 million in theaters — 0.6 times its budget.
It premiered on September 28, 2023, a Thursday.
It runs 1h48 — a typical feature length.
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on Amazon Prime Video.
This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosTread Lively, GND Media Group, Stacey Films
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesPortuguese, English
BudgetUS$ 30,000,000
Box officeUS$ 17,265,487
StatusReleased

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Andrew Hyatt Director
John Lange Editing
Bob Katz Producer
Brittany Yost Producer
Cole Prine Producer
Korie Robertson Producer
Willie Robertson Producer
Zach Dasher Producer
Andrew Hyatt Writer
Stephanie Katz Writer

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What is The Blind about?

The Blind: Long before Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson became a reality TV star, he fell in love with Miss Kay and started a family, but his demons threatened to tear their lives apart. Set in the backwoods swamps of 1960s Louisiana, 'The Blind' shares never-before-revealed moments in Phil's life as he seeks to conquer the shame o…

Who directed The Blind?

The Blind was directed by Andrew Hyatt in 2023.

Who stars in The Blind?

The cast of The Blind includes Aron von Andrian, Amelia Eve, Scarlett Abinante, Matthew Erick White and Ronan Carroll.

How long is The Blind?

The Blind runs for 108 minutes, or 1h48.

How much did The Blind cost and how much did it make?

The Blind had a budget of US$ 30,000,000 and took US$ 17,265,487 at the box office.

Where can I watch The Blind?

The Blind is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.