Synopsis
A story of the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three different periods of time, braiding re-imagined versions of Blaze’s past, present and future. The different strands explore his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on earth; and the impact of his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes. The braided storyline terminates in a bittersweet ending that acknowledges Blaze’s profound highs and lows, as well as the impressions he made on the people who shared his journey.
Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $44,050 (6.2% of total gross) |
Legs: | 7.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 94.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/87 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $832,442 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,501-9,600) | 9,596 | $704,955 |
All Time International Box Office (Rank 21,101-21,200) | 21,163 | $42,838 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) | 16,833 | $747,793 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,093 | $704,955 |
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,497 | $704,955 |
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,510 | $42,838 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,164 | $747,793 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | August 17th, 2018 (Limited) by IFC Films |
Video Release: | May 7th, 2019 by Shout Factory |
MPAA Rating: | R for language throughout, some sexual content and drug use. (Rating bulletin 2538 (Cert #51727), 8/1/2018) |
Running Time: | 127 minutes |
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Keywords: | Biography, Musicians, Country and Western Music, Songwriter, Non-Chronological, Romance, Jewish, Music Industry, Relationships Gone Wrong, 1970s, 1980s, Sundance Film Festival 2018 |
Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Dramatization |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
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Top 2018 Theater Average | 86 | $14,683 | Aug 17, 2018 | 3 |