Blue Collar
“"Blue Collar" is the American Dream. If you're rich, you can buy it. If you're anything else, you gotta fight for it.”
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.
Where to watch Blue Collar in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Blue Collar there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Blue Collar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MUBI Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, Sooner |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Blue Collar
Blue Collar is a 1978 English-language drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader. The cast is led by Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Blue Collar was produced by TAT Communications Company and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 10, 1978, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Writers
- Leonard Schrader, Paul Schrader
- Release date
- February 10, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- TAT Communications Company, Universal Pictures
Blue Collar cast & crew
Blue Collar was directed by Paul Schrader and written by Leonard Schrader and Paul Schrader.
The cast features Richard Pryor as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown, Harvey Keitel as Jerry Bartowski, Yaphet Kotto as Sam 'Smokey' James, Ed Begley Jr. as Bobby Joe, Harry Bellaver as Eddie Johnson, and George Memmoli as Jenkins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Nitzsche, cinematography is by Bobby Byrne, and it was produced by Robin French and Don Guest.
Is Blue Collar worth watching?
Blue Collar holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 200 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Blue Collar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Blue Collar
Blue Collar isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Blue Collar
Richard Pryor
Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown
Harvey Keitel
Jerry Bartowski
Yaphet Kotto
Sam 'Smokey' James
Ed Begley Jr.
Bobby Joe
Harry Bellaver
Eddie Johnson
George Memmoli
Jenkins
Lucy Saroyan
Arlene Bartowski
Lane Smith
Clarence Hill
Cliff DeYoung
John Burrows
Borah Silver
Dogshit Miller
Chip Fields
Caroline Brown
Harry Northup
Hank
Blue Collar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Blue Collar in United States?
Blue Collar is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Blue Collar in?
Blue Collar is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Blue Collar?
Blue Collar runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Blue Collar rated?
Blue Collar is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 200 ratings.
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