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Poster for Blaze

Blaze

Seen it?

2018 | 129 min | Drama, Music, History

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Rocketman or Selena, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $467K worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 41K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ethan Hawke

  • Ben DickeyBlaze Foley
  • Alia ShawkatSybil Rosen
  • Josh HamiltonZee
  • Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.Concho January
  • Charlie SextonTownes Van Zant
  • Wyatt RussellGlyn
  • Jenn LyonCinnamon
  • Ritchie MontgomeryT J
  • Gurf MorlixHimself
  • David KallawayDennis