Blue Collar
1978, English. Directed by Paul Schrader.
"Blue Collar" is the American Dream. If you're rich, you can buy it. If you're anything else, you gotta fight for it.
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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7.3/10 from 217 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Blue Collar
Blue Collar is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul SchraderDirector
- Richard PryorEzekiel 'Zeke' Brown
- Harvey KeitelJerry Bartowski
- Yaphet KottoSam 'Smokey' James
- Ed Begley Jr.Bobby Joe
- Harry BellaverEddie Johnson
- George MemmoliJenkins
- Lucy SaroyanArlene Bartowski
- Lane SmithClarence Hill
- Cliff DeYoungJohn Burrows
- Borah SilverDogshit Miller
- Chip FieldsCaroline Brown
- Harry NorthupHank
Details
- Released
- 10 February 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Schrader, Leonard Schrader
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $6.5M
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Blue Collar: quick answers
Is Blue Collar worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 217 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blue Collar?
Blue Collar runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Blue Collar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blue Collar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blue Collar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blue Collar is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blue Collar on?
Blue Collar is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blue Collar?
If you liked Blue Collar, try Dancer in the Dark, The Asphalt Jungle, Heist.
Who directed Blue Collar?
Blue Collar (1978) was directed by Paul Schrader and stars Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto.