Blue Jay

Blue Jay

Blue Jay

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Blue Jay

2016

1h 20m

7.0(529 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Meeting by chance when they return to their tiny California hometown, two former high-school sweethearts reflect on their shared past.

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Netflix

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Production Companies

Duplass Brothers Productions

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

14 members

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Mark Duplass

Jim

Mark Duplass

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Sarah Paulson

Amanda

Sarah Paulson

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Clu Gulager

Waynie

Clu Gulager

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James Andrews

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Harris Benbury

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Daniel Brooks

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Mary Brooks

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Bill Greer

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Cindy Greer

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Ana Iovine

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Leo Munoz

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Loretta Munoz

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Brady Rice

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Karen Rice

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