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Blazing Saddles

Play trailer Poster for Blazing Saddles R Released Feb 7, 1974 1h 33m Comedy Western Play Trailer Watchlist Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
89% Tomatometer 73 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
In this satirical take on Westerns, crafty railroad worker Bart (Cleavon Little) 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 people of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new leader. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend (Gene Wilder) are the only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.
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Daring, provocative, and laugh-out-loud funny, Blazing Saddles is a gleefully vulgar spoof of Westerns that marks a high point in Mel Brooks' storied career.

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Critic's profile Wendy Ide Times (UK) Gene Wilder is perfect as the alcoholic gunslinger the Waco Kid, and Madeline Kahn steals the show as a Dietrich-like chanteuse. Feb 8, 2024 Full Review Critic's profile Pauline Kael The New Yorker Most of the gags in Blazing Saddles never were very funny, and probably Brooks knows that and thinks that what's funny about those rotten old jokes is how unfunny they are. Sep 21, 2023 Full Review Critic's profile Joseph Gelmis Newsday Most of the shorter sequences work nicely. The superb comedienne Madeline Kahn has a role as Lili Von Shtuppe that la a wonderful excuse for her to do a Marlene Dietrich imitation. Jan 30, 2023 Full Review Critic's profile Allison Rose FlickDirect Brooks' career has spanned 70 years, creating some of the most beloved comedies of all time. Rated: 4.5/5 Nov 25, 2024 Full Review Critic's profile Grant Hermanns Screen Rant Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles continues to remain an iconic staple of the Western comedy genre, even if some of its jokes don't quite mesh well. Rated: 4/5 Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Critic's profile Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast A fantastic, fun comedy that was ahead of its time. Mel Brook's sharp parody of the cowboy genre, also tackles racism with some lightning shots. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 May 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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shebee It was a blast to see this movie on the big screen. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review John Henry H This classic comedy still packs a punch after 50 years and deserves to be appreciated for the gem it is — one of Mel Brooks all time best films. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review Eric A hilarious classic. I can understand why they say this film wouldn't be able to be made today though. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Mark T Timeless, timeless classic. I laughed like a total idiot once again and embarrassed my girlfriend thoroughly. I'd see it again. And again. And of course again. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review arusso Great movie absolutely hilarious Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Jacob K Still holds up after 50 years. Absolutely hilarious. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this satirical take on Westerns, crafty railroad worker Bart (Cleavon Little) 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 people of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new leader. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend (Gene Wilder) are the only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.
Director Mel Brooks
Producer Michael Hertzberg
Screenwriter Andrew Bergman, Andrew Bergman, Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg, Alan Uger
Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co Warner Brothers, Crossbow Productions
Rating R
Genre Comedy, Western
Original Language English
Release Date (Theaters) Feb 7, 1974, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters) Sep 15, 2024
Release Date (Streaming) Oct 2, 2013
Runtime 1h 33m
Aspect Ratio Scope (2.35:1)
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