Blazing Saddles movie poster

Blazing Saddles

1974 · 1h 33m · Released

R Western, Comedy

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Blazing Saddles

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free.

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer 4K Ultra HD
Original Theatrical Trailer
50th Anniversary Spot
The Waco Kid
Movie Clip - "It’s Twue"
Movie Clip - Giant Step Forward
Movie Clip - "Are We Awake?"
Movie Clip - A New Sheriff In Town

Top cast and crew

Mel Brooks Director
Cleavon Little Bart
Gene Wilder Jim
Slim Pickens Taggart
Harvey Korman Hedley Lamarr
Madeline Kahn Lili Von Shtupp
Mel Brooks Governor William J. Le Petomane / Indian Chief
Burton Gilliam Lyle
Alex Karras Mongo
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Frequently asked questions about Blazing Saddles

Where can I watch Blazing Saddles in the United States?

Blazing Saddles is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Blazing Saddles for free?

Blazing Saddles streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, and Madeline Kahn. Mel Brooks is the director.

How long is Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).

When did Blazing Saddles come out?

Blazing Saddles was released on February 7, 1974.

Which studio made Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles was produced by Crossbow Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles was made on a budget of $2,600,000.

How much did Blazing Saddles make at the box office?

Blazing Saddles grossed $119,500,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,600,000.

What languages is Blazing Saddles in?

Blazing Saddles is in English, Yiddish, and German, and its original language is English.

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