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Blazing Saddles

1974·Movie
1h 33min·R
IMDb7.7Metacritic737.8Rotten Tomatoes89%90%

Where to watch

Prime

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Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of satire and slapstick

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Physical Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor9

World

Society, history, and politics

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

...or never give a saga an even break!

Crafty railroad worker Bart becomes the first Black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed in order to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the citizens of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new protector. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend Jim are their only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.
Classic Satirical WesternAbsurdist ComedyLandmark ParodySocial Commentary Through HumorIrreverent & AnarchicFourth Wall BreakingControversial HumorIconic PerformancesSlapstick & Wit

Crew

Directed by:
Mel Brooks, Leonard S. Smith Jr., Julie Pitkanen
Written by:
Mel Brooks, Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor
Produced by:
Michael Hertzberg, Nessa Hyams, William P. Owens
Composed by:
Mel Brooks, Les Fresholtz, Frankie Laine

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blazing Saddles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blazing Saddles legally?

Prime

Blazing Saddles is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blazing Saddles worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blazing Saddles rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Blazing Saddles?

1 h 33 min

Blazing Saddles runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blazing Saddles?

Critics81
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Blazing Saddles much the same way.

Was Blazing Saddles a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$120 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $120 million worldwide, 46.0 times its budget.

What language is Blazing Saddles in?

EnglishYiddishGerman

It was made in English, with some Yiddish, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blazing Saddles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blazing Saddles in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blazing Saddles use?

Unskilled, but StrongWater Wake-upAngrishThe Chosen ZeroEverybody Was Kung-Fu FightingMood WhiplashSound Effects BleepHidden DepthsAdvertised ExtraThe SheriffAdolf HitlariousMountain Manand 370 more

TV Tropes lists 382 storytelling tropes for Blazing Saddles, including Unskilled, but Strong, Water Wake-up, Angrish.