The Blazing World (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2021, The Blazing World is a fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Carlson Young, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Ever since Margaret was six years old, she has been haunted by the memory of watching her sister drown during an explosive fight between her parents. As a young woman, she slides further into her twisted inner life, ultimately finding herself on the brink of suicide. Through an epic journey down the smokiest and scariest corridors of her imagination, she tries to exorcise the demons pushing her closer and closer to the edge.
Who’s in it. The Blazing World stars Carlson Young as Margaret Winter, Udo Kier as Lained, Dermot Mulroney as Tom Winter and Vinessa Shaw as Alice Winter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Blazing World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blazing World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blazing World tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blazing World (2021)?
- In US, The Blazing World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blazing World worth watching?
- The Blazing World holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blazing World?
- The Blazing World stars Carlson Young, Udo Kier, Dermot Mulroney, Vinessa Shaw and John Karna.
- When was The Blazing World released?
- The Blazing World was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.