Blazing Saddles (1974)
A new sheriff arrives in a town of Johnsons, sparking brisk, absurdist, and broad 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.
How intense is Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated R.
What Blazing Saddles feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistsatiricalcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
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Is Blazing Saddles scary?
No. Blazing Saddles is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Blazing Saddles gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Blazing Saddles sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Blazing Saddles OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Blazing Saddles have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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