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Blaze

2018·Movie
2h 9min·R
74
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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

A real life story, show business, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Based on a true Texas love story

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.
Biographical DramaTexas Music SceneTroubadour Singer-SongwriterRomantic MelancholyIntimate Character StudyMusic-Driven NarrativeAmericanaAtmosphericIdiosyncratic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blaze legally?

Blaze is included with a subscription to Philo, Sundance Now, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blaze worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blaze rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Blaze?

2 h 9 min

Blaze runs 2 h 9 min.

Is Blaze based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blaze?

Critics85
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Blaze higher (85) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Blaze a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$467,306

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $467,306 worldwide, 39% of its budget.

What language is Blaze in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blaze?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blaze in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.