Blazing Saddles (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1974, Blazing Saddles is a comedy and western film directed by Mel Brooks, running about 93 minutes. “Never give a saga an even break!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.
Who’s in it. Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little as Bart, Gene Wilder as Jim, Slim Pickens as Taggart and Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Blazing Saddles has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $119.5M 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 Blazing Saddles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blazing Saddles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blazing Saddles (1974)?
- In US, Blazing Saddles 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 Blazing Saddles worth watching?
- Blazing Saddles holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blazing Saddles?
- Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman and Burton Gilliam.
- When was Blazing Saddles released?
- Blazing Saddles was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.