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Flashback

1990·Movie
1h 48min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A '60s radical. An uptight fed. It's gonna be a real trip!

A hippie radical, Huey Walker has been a fugitive for decades, accused of a crime that he may not have committed. Finally apprehended, Walker is escorted to trial by uptight 20-something FBI agent John Buckner. While the two seem to be polar opposites, it turns out that Buckner may have more in common with Walker than is initially apparent, a point that is driven home when the pair faces off against a sinister small-town sheriff.
Road TripCultural ClashFBI AgentHippiesNostalgicRebellionFish-Out-of-WaterPolitical Intrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Flashback legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flashback worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flashback rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Flashback?

1 h 48 min

Flashback runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is Flashback in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flashback?

33ATAUBEBGCACHCZDEDKEEESFRGBGG+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flashback in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Flashback use?

CommuneActor AllusionHippie ParentsBased on a Great Big LieHippie VanSmall-Town TyrantThose Two GuysForeshadowingHippie NameSlipping a Mickey

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Flashback, including Commune, Actor Allusion, Hippie Parents.