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Blaze

2018Movie2 h 9 minR

DramaMusic
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic756.0Rotten Tomatoes95%68%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic756.0Rotten Tomatoes95%68%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Ethan Hawke
Written by
Ethan Hawke, Sybil Rosen
Produced by
Ethan Hawke, Ryan Hawke, John Sloss
Music by
George A. Lara, Gurf Morlix, Nicholas Renbeck

Everyone

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Facts

August 17, 2018 · 2 h 9 min · R

Released
August 17, 2018
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Music, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$467,306
Available in
43 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

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

Questions about Blaze

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blaze?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyCriterionSundance NowIFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, Blaze streams on Philo, AMC+, Criterion, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Blaze worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Blaze good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Blaze plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.