Trailer

Flaming Star

1960Movie1 h 32 minPG

79
GreatGoodWatch score
79
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Pacer Burton, a young man of mixed Kiowa and white heritage, is caught between two worlds as conflict erupts between Native Americans and white settlers in Texas.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Don Siegel
Produced by
David Weisbart

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Facts

December 20, 1960 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
December 20, 1960
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Cerebus Syndrome, You Didn't Ask, Maligned Mixed Marriage +2

Q&A

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Questions about Flaming Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flaming Star?

In the United States, Flaming Star streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Flaming Star worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Flaming Star okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Flaming Star?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.