Blaze(2018)
Based on a true Texas love story
Blaze 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.
Blaze (2018) is a drama, music and history film directed by Ethan Hawke, released on August 17, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton and Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Ethan Hawke
- Writers:
- Sybil Rosen, Ethan Hawke, Sybil Rosen
- Producers:
- Adam Sonnenfeld, Ryan Hawke, Jake Seal
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Cosens
- Production:
- Ansgar Media, Cinetic Media, Under the Influence Productions
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Revenue:
- $467,306
- Status:
- Released
Blaze (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Blaze before you stream it.
Blaze Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Blaze.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Clip: Letter To Merle
Clip
Clip: Pawn Shop Guitar
Clip
Clip: Postcards From The Road
Clip
Cast & Crew Discuss Blaze Foley
Featurette
Ethan Hawke on Blaze
Featurette
Blaze Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Dickey
as Blaze Foley
Alia Shawkat
as Sybil Rosen
Josh Hamilton
as Zee
- Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.
Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.
as Concho January
Charlie Sexton
as Townes Van Zant
Wyatt Russell
as Glyn
Jenn Lyon
as Cinnamon
Ritchie Montgomery
as T J
- Gurf Morlix
Gurf Morlix
as Himself
David Kallaway
as Dennis
Jonathan Marc Sherman
as Sam
- Jean Carlot
Jean Carlot
as Jeannette
Key crew
Directed by Ethan Hawke, written by Sybil Rosen, Ethan Hawke and Sybil Rosen, produced by Adam Sonnenfeld, Ryan Hawke and Jake Seal.
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Blaze Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 62 ratings.
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Blaze – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blaze online?
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Blaze (2018) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blaze?
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The main cast of Blaze (2018) includes Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr. and Charlie Sexton. The film was directed by Ethan Hawke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blaze released?
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Blaze was released on August 17, 2018 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Blaze worth watching?
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Blaze (2018) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blaze?
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Yes. The official Blaze trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.