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Blaze

  • 2018
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.9K
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Blaze (2018)
A look at the life of Texas songwriting legend Blaze Foley.
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A reimagining of the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement.A reimagining of the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement.A reimagining of the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement.

  • Director
    • Ethan Hawke
  • Writers
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Sybil Rosen
  • Stars
    • Ben Dickey
    • Alia Shawkat
    • Josh Hamilton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ethan Hawke
    • Writers
      • Ethan Hawke
      • Sybil Rosen
    • Stars
      • Ben Dickey
      • Alia Shawkat
      • Josh Hamilton
    • 29User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 12 nominations total

    Videos4

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    How Ethan Hawke and His Castmates' Musical Backgrounds Kept 'Blaze' Authentic
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    How Ethan Hawke and His Castmates' Musical Backgrounds Kept 'Blaze' Authentic

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    Top cast99+

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    Ben Dickey
    Ben Dickey
    • Blaze Foley
    Alia Shawkat
    Alia Shawkat
    • Sybil
    Josh Hamilton
    Josh Hamilton
    • Zee
    Charlie Sexton
    Charlie Sexton
    • Townes Van Zandt
    Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.
    • Concho
    • (as Lloyd 'Teddy' Johnson Jr.)
    Wyatt Russell
    Wyatt Russell
    • Glyn
    Jenn Lyon
    Jenn Lyon
    • Cinnamon
    Ritchie Montgomery
    Ritchie Montgomery
    • T J
    Gurf Morlix
    • Self
    David Kallaway
    David Kallaway
    • Dennis
    Jonathan Marc Sherman
    Jonathan Marc Sherman
    • Sam
    Jean Carlot
    • Jeannette
    Alynda Segarra
    Alynda Segarra
    • Marsha
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Edwin Fuller
    Richard Linklater
    Richard Linklater
    • Oilman
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Oilman
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Oilman
    Martin Bats Bradford
    Martin Bats Bradford
    • Barry
    • (as Martin Bradford)
    • Director
      • Ethan Hawke
    • Writers
      • Ethan Hawke
      • Sybil Rosen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews29

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    Gordon-11

    I don't feel it

    The music is good in the film, but I just don't feel it. The non linear narrative confuses me a lot, and I don't quite understand the story. It doesn't quite help that I find it quite boring due to the slow pace.
    7jimmyjoe583

    The Rough and Tumble World of Art

    I mean it's a little slow, you can pause this and have dinner, come back and finish it up, but I don't think it's a bad thing. You don't rush through a beautiful poem and then toss it aside! And this is a beautiful film. The songs are very well crafted and Ben Dickey and Alia Shawkat give compelling performances. Hawke is an adept film maker, his use of imagery was interesting and I felt he captured the laconic atmosphere of singer songwriter movement in the south during the seventies and eighties. I bet Hawke could make a decent western, no problem. If you have the time to invest and a interest in music this movie will reward you.
    7oscarvonseth

    A bigger star is born!

    As far as modern movie musicals of 2018 go, this is the best one of the year. It's quite slow at times but never lags, because of its great editing, jumping between different temporal narratives.

    We are told the true life story of folk singer Blaze Foley, who is played magnificently by Ben Dickey. Blaze is as charming as he is obnoxious, but sings like an angel who's had one whisky and a pack of smokes too many, and at times he let's us glance at his emotional core which makes one forgive him all his many, many character flaws.

    A good film worth watching. Recommended.
    8smolen-91724

    A Moving Portrait of an Authentic Music Legend

    I rarely write movie reviews, but this poignant film of the life, and music, of Blaze Foley compelled me to sit down and do so while the memory of it is still fresh in my mind. The movie evoked memories of lost simpler times in Austin, when one could buy a cheap pitcher of beer in some rustic venue and stay out all night listening to music performed by folks who would go on to become legends. Two of those legends, Blaze Foley, powerfully portrayed by Ben Dickey, and Townes Van Zandt, brought brilliantly to life by Charlie Sexton, are deeply interwoven into the tale of Austin's music scene, so if you need a reminder of what drew you to Austin in the first place, or are just the least bit curious about Austin's music heritage and beginnings, this is the movie for you. The music alone is worth the price of admission.
    10gabenugent

    One of the best movies I have seen in a long time

    One of the best movies I have seen in a long time. This is such a touching and tragic story with a brilliant cast and performance. If you know of Blaze Foley or his music, watch the movie and revisit what you do know about this amazing man. Sybil Rosen, and Ethan Hawke especially, thank you for sharing this story and film with the world.

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    • Trivia
      Sybil Rosen plays her own mother in the film.
    • Goofs
      When the Van Zandt character describes various dice combinations, he calls two fives "Box Cars". In fact it's two sixes that go by that name.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Ethan Hawke/Daniel Sloss/Ninja Sex Party (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Let Me Ride in Your Big Cadillac
      Written by Blaze Foley

      Performed by Ben Dickey

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Блэйз
    • Filming locations
      • East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ansgar Media
      • Black Hangar Studios
      • Cinetic Media
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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $704,955
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,050
      • Aug 19, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $704,955
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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