Blue Collar (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1978, Blue Collar is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 114 minutes. “Whatever became of the American Dream?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.
Who’s in it. Blue Collar stars Richard Pryor as Zeke Brown, Harvey Keitel as Jerry Bartowski, Yaphet Kotto as Smokey James and Ed Begley Jr. as Bobby Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Blue Collar has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Blue Collar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Collar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Collar (1978)?
- In US, Blue Collar is available to 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 Blue Collar worth watching?
- Blue Collar holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blue Collar?
- Blue Collar stars Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr. and Harry Bellaver.
- When was Blue Collar released?
- Blue Collar was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.