Flash Gordon
“Pathetic earthlings...who can save you now?”
A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Where to watch Flash Gordon in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Flash Gordon there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Flash Gordon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Rialto Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Indie Films by Realto Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon is a 1980 English-language science fiction, adventure and action film directed by Mike Hodges. The cast is led by Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Flash Gordon was produced by Starling Films, Universal Pictures, and Famous Films Productions and made in Italy and Netherlands. It was released on December 5, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Writers
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.
- Release date
- December 5, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Netherlands
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- Starling Films, Universal Pictures, Famous Films Productions
Flash Gordon cast & crew
Flash Gordon was directed by Mike Hodges and written by Lorenzo Semple Jr..
The cast features Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon, Melody Anderson as Dale Arden, Max von Sydow as The Emperor Ming, Chaim Topol as Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ornella Muti as Princess Aura, and Timothy Dalton as Prince Barin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Blake, cinematography is by Gilbert Taylor, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Bernard Williams.
Is Flash Gordon worth watching?
Flash Gordon holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,096 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and action, Flash Gordon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Flash Gordon
Sam J. Jones
Flash Gordon
Melody Anderson
Dale Arden
Max von Sydow
The Emperor Ming
Chaim Topol
Dr. Hans Zarkov
Ornella Muti
Princess Aura
Timothy Dalton
Prince Barin
Brian Blessed
Prince Vultan
Peter Wyngarde
Klytus
Mariangela Melato
Kala
John Osborne
Arborian Priest
Richard O'Brien
Fico
John Hallam
Luro
Flash Gordon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Flash Gordon in United States?
Flash Gordon is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Flash Gordon in?
Flash Gordon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Flash Gordon rated?
Flash Gordon is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,096 ratings.
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