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Blazing Saddles

1974·Movie·R·93 min·7.2(2,149)

...or never give a saga an even break!

Crafty railroad worker Bart becomes the first Black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed in order to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the citizens of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new protector. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend Jim are their only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.

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Where to watch Blazing Saddles in United States

Can I watch Blazing Saddles in United States? Yes — you can stream Blazing Saddles in United States on YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Blazing Saddles streaming around the world?

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About Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles is a 1974 English-language western and comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. The cast is led by Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.

Blazing Saddles was produced by Crossbow Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 7, 1974, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $120 million worldwide.

Director
Mel Brooks
Writers
Andrew Bergman, Norman Steinberg, Richard Pryor
Release date
February 7, 1974
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$120 million
Production
Crossbow Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Blazing Saddles cast & crew

Blazing Saddles was directed by Mel Brooks and written by Andrew Bergman, Norman Steinberg, and Richard Pryor.

The cast features Cleavon Little as Bart, Gene Wilder as Jim, Slim Pickens as Taggart, Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr, Madeline Kahn as Lili Von Shtupp, and Mel Brooks as Governor William J. Le Petomane / Indian Chief.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Morris, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Michael Hertzberg.

Is Blazing Saddles worth watching?

Blazing Saddles holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 2,149 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy western and comedy, Blazing Saddles is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Blazing Saddles

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Cast of Blazing Saddles

Cleavon Little

Cleavon Little

Bart

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Jim

Slim Pickens

Slim Pickens

Taggart

Harvey Korman

Harvey Korman

Hedley Lamarr

Madeline Kahn

Madeline Kahn

Lili Von Shtupp

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Governor William J. Le Petomane / Indian Chief

Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam

Lyle

Alex Karras

Alex Karras

Mongo

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Olson Johnson

Liam Dunn

Liam Dunn

Rev. Johnson

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Howard Johnson

George Furth

George Furth

Van Johnson

Blazing Saddles — FAQs

Where can I watch Blazing Saddles in United States?

Blazing Saddles is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.

Is Blazing Saddles on YouTube Free?

Yes — Blazing Saddles is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.

What language is Blazing Saddles in?

Blazing Saddles is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Yiddish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is Blazing Saddles rated?

Blazing Saddles is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 2,149 ratings.

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