Blue Jasmine

Jasmine French, once a pampered New York socialite, loses the life she built when a personal catastrophe shatters her marriage and finances. She moves to San Francisco to live with her foster sister Ginger, hoping to reinvent herself and reclaim a sense of control. The fresh start quickly collides with painful memories and a fragile, unsettled mind. As she lurches between social performances, casual jobs she pretends to need, and awkward family dynamics, Jasmine must face the deep insecurities behind her polished veneer. The city's cool distance heightens her unease, exposing how far she has fallen and how hard she clings to an image of prestige. Small comforts, fussy routines, and sudden reminders of a glamorous past keep tugging at her resolve.

Directed by Woody Allen, Blue Jasmine originated as an original screenplay by Allen and was released in 2013. The film stars Cate Blanchett as Jasmine, with supporting turns from Sally Hawkins, Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard, and Bobby Cannavale. Its production was noted for sharp period detail and brisk, intimate scenes.

The film grossed $99,104,804 worldwide on an $18,000,000 budget, a strong return for a prestige drama. It opened to positive notices and sustained attention from award season chatter. Its modest release strategy matched the intimate focus and earned steady returns across several markets.

Blanchett won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal, marking Blue Jasmine as a high point in awards season. The film gathered several nominations from major ceremonies, reflecting praise for performance and screenplay along with its biting social observations. The craft was celebrated at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs as well.

Critics lauded the film for its precise dialogue, restrained humor, and Blanchett's fearless performance. It probes the hollowness of wealth, the pressure to maintain appearances, and the fallout of past choices, presenting a morally murky picture of a woman trying to rebuild her life. The film ends up as a precise, unsentimental study of downfall that still resonates with audiences today.