Blaze movie poster

Blaze

"Based on a true Texas love story"

August 17, 2018 2h 9m 6.3/10 (56 votes)

Originally released in 2018. Blaze is a drama/music film. directed by Ethan Hawke. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, and Josh Hamilton

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 17, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 2h 9m 129 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (56 votes)
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Budget $1.2M Production budget
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Box Office $467.3K 0.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$467,306

Production Companies

  • Ansgar Media
  • Cinetic Media
  • Under the Influence Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blaze about?

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 per...

Who directed Blaze?

Blaze was directed by Ethan Hawke.

How long is Blaze?

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

When was Blaze released?

Blaze was released on August 17, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Blaze?

The main cast of Blaze includes Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr., Charlie Sexton.