Blazing Saddles
1974, English. Directed by Mel Brooks.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mel BrooksDirector
- Cleavon LittleBart
- Gene WilderJim
- Slim PickensTaggart
- Harvey KormanHedley Lamarr
- Madeline KahnLili Von Shtupp
- Mel BrooksWilliam Le Petomane / Indian Chief
- Burton GilliamLyle
- Alex KarrasMongo
- David HuddlestonOlson Johnson
- Liam DunnRev. Johnson
- John HillermanHoward Johnson
- George FurthVan Johnson
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew Bergman, Norman Steinberg, Richard Pryor
- Budget
- $2.6M
- Box office
- $120M
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Blazing Saddles: quick answers
Is Blazing Saddles worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,202 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Blazing Saddles have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blazing Saddles. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blazing Saddles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blazing Saddles is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blazing Saddles on?
Blazing Saddles isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blazing Saddles?
If you liked Blazing Saddles, try The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Americana, Eddington.
Who directed Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles (1974) was directed by Mel Brooks and stars Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens.