The Flamingo Kid
“A legend in his own neighborhood.”
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
Where to watch The Flamingo Kid in United States
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open The Flamingo Kid there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Flamingo Kid streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid is a 1984 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Garry Marshall. The cast is led by Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, Molly McCarthy. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
The Flamingo Kid was produced by Mercury Productions, Edgewood Productions, and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 1984, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Writers
- Garry Marshall, Neal Marshall
- Release date
- December 21, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Mercury Productions, Edgewood Productions, 20th Century Fox
The Flamingo Kid cast & crew
The Flamingo Kid was directed by Garry Marshall and written by Garry Marshall and Neal Marshall.
The cast features Matt Dillon as Jeffrey Willis, Héctor Elizondo as Arthur Willis, Molly McCarthy as Ruth Willis, Martha Gehman as Nikki Willis, Richard Crenna as Phil Brody, and Jessica Walter as Phyllis Brody.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Curt Sobel, cinematography is by James A. Contner, and it was produced by Michael Phillips.
Is The Flamingo Kid worth watching?
The Flamingo Kid holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 89 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, The Flamingo Kid is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Flamingo Kid
Matt Dillon
Jeffrey Willis
Héctor Elizondo
Arthur Willis
Molly McCarthy
Ruth Willis
Martha Gehman
Nikki Willis
Richard Crenna
Phil Brody
Jessica Walter
Phyllis Brody
Carole Davis
Joyce Brody
Janet Jones
Carla Samson
Brian McNamara
Steve Dawkins
Fisher Stevens
Hawk Ganz
Bronson Pinchot
Alfred Schultz
Leon
Fortune Smith
The Flamingo Kid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Flamingo Kid in United States?
The Flamingo Kid is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Flamingo Kid in?
The Flamingo Kid is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Flamingo Kid?
The Flamingo Kid runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Flamingo Kid rated?
The Flamingo Kid is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 89 ratings.
More like The Flamingo Kid
