Blaze_
"Based on a true Texas love story"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
5 countries
Rakuten TV
4 countries
AMC+ Amazon Channel
1 country
Philo
1 country
MUBI
1 country
I
IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV Channel
1 country
ALL REGIONS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Blaze earned $467K against a $1.2M budget.
Ethan Hawke →
Year context
Blaze was released 8 years ago in 2018.
CAST (20)
Ben Dickey
Blaze Foley
Alia Shawkat
Sybil Rosen
Josh Hamilton
Zee
LT
Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr.
Concho January
Charlie Sexton
Townes Van Zant
Wyatt Russell
Glyn
Jenn Lyon
Cinnamon
Ritchie Montgomery
T J
GM
Gurf Morlix
Himself
David Kallaway
Dennis
Jonathan Marc Sherman
Sam
JC
Jean Carlot
Jeannette
Kris Kristofferson
Edwin Fuller
Alynda Segarra
Marsha
Richard Linklater
Oilman 1
Steve Zahn
Oilman 2
Sam Rockwell
Oilman 3
Martin Bats Bradford
Barry
Tanyell Waivers
Barry's Girlfriend
LC
Laura Costine
Concho's Girlfriend
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$1.2M
Budget
$467K
Revenue
-61%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
Ansgar Media
Cinetic Media
Under the Influence Productions
AWARDS (1)
B
Sundance Special Jury Prize Dramatic
2018
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
129 min (2h 9m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (56 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$1,200,000
Box Office
$467,306
Profit
$-732,694
IMDB
Trailer
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 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.
How long is Blaze?
Blaze has a runtime of 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Who directed Blaze?
Blaze was directed by Ethan Hawke.
Who stars in Blaze?
The cast of Blaze includes Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr., Charlie Sexton.
How much did Blaze make at the box office?
Blaze earned $467,306 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,200,000.
What is the rating of Blaze?
Blaze has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 56 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Music
History
KEYWORDS (6)
country music
musician
biography
based on true story
based on memoir or autobiography
songwriter