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Flashbacks of a Fool

2008Movie1 h 50 minR

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes41%51%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes41%51%

Summary

An aging Hollywood star, Joe Scott, lives a life of narcissistic hedonism, observed by his laconic personal assistant, Ophelia. The death of his childhood best friend, Boots, takes our protagonist, and the movie, into an extended flashback to a sea-side town in 1970s Britain.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Baillie Walsh
Written by
Baillie Walsh
Produced by
Claus Clausen, Lene Bausager, Genevieve Hofmeyr
Music by
Richard Hartley

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Facts

June 5, 2008 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
June 5, 2008
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$1 million
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Flashbacks of a Fool?"

Questions about Flashbacks of a Fool

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Where can I stream Flashbacks of a Fool?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Flashbacks of a Fool worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 41%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is Flashbacks of a Fool good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.