Blaze

1989Movie1 h 57 minR

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A middle-aged Louisiana governor falls in love with a young stripper, which jeopardizes his political career and the radical policies which have made him a controversial figure.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

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  • You're watching with family

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Directed by
Ron Shelton
Written by
Ron Shelton

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Facts

December 15, 1989 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
December 15, 1989
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$19 million
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Blaze?"

Questions about Blaze

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Where can I stream Blaze?

In the United States, Blaze is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Blaze worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 67). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Is Blaze good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Blaze make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.