Blaze (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Blaze is a 1989 biographical drama directed by Ron Shelton, starring Paul Newman, Richard Jenkins and Jeffrey DeMunn. It runs 2 hours and earned $19.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Ron Shelton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blaze About?
The premise of Blaze without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic Louisiana governor finds his personal and political life thrown into turmoil when he begins a passionate affair with a young dancer. Their relationship ignites a major scandal, threatening to derail his career and the progressive policies he championed, making him a controversial figure in American politics. The drama explores the complexities of power, ambition, and the consequences of forbidden love.
Blaze Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- louisiana governor
- louisiana
- political corruption
- governor
- stripper
- civil rights
- 1950s
- political comedy
- civil rights movement
- based on autobiography
- politics
- older man younger woman relationship
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- southern belle
- striptease
- social injustice
- scandal
- politician
- forbidden love
- female nudity
- mistress
- based on true story
- character name as title
- forename as title
- newspaper headline
- spinning newspaper
- committed to a mental institution
- drugged
- state governor
- media circus
- kidnapping
- scene during opening credits
- original author as character
- docudrama drama
- love
- voting
- opposites attract
- docudrama
- age difference
- watermelon
- government
- eccentricity
- insanity
- based on book
- cigarette holder
Where to Watch Blaze
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Blaze Cast
Paul Newman leads the cast, with Richard Jenkins and Jeffrey DeMunn. Directed by Ron Shelton; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ron Shelton
Also Starring in Blaze
· 6 moreBlaze Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Blaze 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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Blaze Plot Summary
What happens in Blaze from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From rural West Virginia, Fannie Belle Fleming heads to Washington, D.C. to pursue a dream of singing. Promoter Red Snyder convinces her to strip during a performance, and she becomes the burlesque star Blaze Starr, catching the eye of Louisiana governor Earl Long. He invites her to a dinner party with his colleagues and soon brings her along on campaign stops, blending showmanship with politics as Blaze navigates a new public spotlight.
Full summary
The whole story of Blaze, scene by scene
Blaze Box Office
Blaze grossed $19.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.1M
- US & Canada
- $19.1M
Cars in Blaze
1 car on screen: the 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75
Blaze Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Blaze - O Escândalo” and “El escándalo Blaze”.
- Also known as
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- Blaze - O Escândalo
- El escándalo Blaze
- Scandalo Blaze
- Blamázs
- Blaze - Eine gefährliche Liebe
- 블레이즈
- 爱的大风暴
- ブレイズ
- Блэйз
- L’escàndol Blaze
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Movies Like Blaze
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Blaze Starr Goes Nudist, Affairs of State and Full Blast.
Blaze FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Blaze, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blaze?
Blaze runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Blaze released?
Blaze was released on December 13, 1989.
Who directed Blaze?
Blaze was directed by Ron Shelton.
More films by Ron Shelton Who is in the cast of Blaze?
Blaze stars Paul Newman, Richard Jenkins and Jeffrey DeMunn, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Blaze?
In the US, Blaze is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Blaze make at the box office?
Blaze grossed $19.1 million worldwide.
How is Blaze rated?
Blaze has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Blaze have a post-credit scene?
No. Blaze has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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