Movie

Blaze

“Based on a true Texas love story”

★ 6.3(59)20182h 9m

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Good to know

Director: Ethan Hawke
Release date: 2018-08-17
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: English
Box office: $467,306
Budget: $1,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Ansgar Media

Blaze — trailer

About Blaze

Blaze is a 2018 movie in the Drama, Music and History genres, directed by Ethan Hawke, starring Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat and Josh Hamilton. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Blaze in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.

Cast

Ben Dickey

Blaze Foley

Alia Shawkat

Sybil Rosen

Josh Hamilton

Zee

Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.

Concho January

Charlie Sexton

Townes Van Zant

Wyatt Russell

Glyn

Jenn Lyon

Cinnamon

Ritchie Montgomery

T J

Gurf Morlix

Himself

David Kallaway

Dennis

Jonathan Marc Sherman

Sam

Jean Carlot

Jeannette

Themes & keywords

country musicmusicianbiographybased on true storybased on memoir or autobiographysongwriter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blaze in Canada?+

Blaze is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Blaze on Netflix?+

Blaze is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Blaze?+

Blaze has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in Blaze?+

Blaze stars Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr. and Charlie Sexton.

When did Blaze come out?+

Blaze is a 2018 movie directed by Ethan Hawke.

What genre is Blaze?+

Blaze is Drama, Music and History film.

Who directed Blaze?+

Blaze was directed by Ethan Hawke.