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Flash Gordon

1980·Movie·PG·111 min·6.2(1,096)

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.

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Where to watch Flash Gordon in United States

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Where is Flash Gordon streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomSky Go, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaRialto Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyStudiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
BrazilLooke, Oldflix, NetMovies
JapanIndie Films by Realto Amazon ChannelAmazon 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
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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

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Cast of Flash Gordon

Sam J. Jones

Sam J. Jones

Flash Gordon

Melody Anderson

Melody Anderson

Dale Arden

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

The Emperor Ming

Chaim Topol

Chaim Topol

Dr. Hans Zarkov

Ornella Muti

Ornella Muti

Princess Aura

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Prince Barin

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Prince Vultan

Peter Wyngarde

Peter Wyngarde

Klytus

Mariangela Melato

Mariangela Melato

Kala

John Osborne

John Osborne

Arborian Priest

Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Fico

John Hallam

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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