Blaze (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, Blaze is a drama, music and history film directed by Ethan Hawke, running about 129 minutes. “Based on a true Texas love story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Re-imagining the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting Texas legend.
Who’s in it. Blaze stars Ben Dickey as Blaze Foley, Alia Shawkat as Sybil Rosen, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr. as Concho January and Charlie Sexton as Townes Van Zant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Blaze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $467.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blaze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blaze tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blaze (2018)?
- In US, Blaze is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blaze worth watching?
- Blaze holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blaze?
- Blaze stars Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr., Charlie Sexton and Kris Kristofferson.
- When was Blaze released?
- Blaze was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.