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The Flash

2023·Movie
2h 24min·PG-13
IMDb6.6Metacritic555.3Rotten Tomatoes63%75%

Where to watch

HBO MaxYouTube TVCinemax

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The Flash fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Wondrous and nostalgic

  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, the future, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Worlds collide.

When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
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Crew

Directed by:
Andy Muschietti, Robert Alonzo, Michael Lerman
Written by:
John Francis Daley, Bob Kane, Bill Finger
Produced by:
Barbara Muschietti, Toby Emmerich, Rich Delia
Composed by:
Colin Nicolson, Benjamin Wallfisch, Nancy Nugent Title

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Questions about The Flash

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Flash legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TVCinemax

The Flash is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Flash worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Flash rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Flash?

2 h 24 min

The Flash runs 2 h 24 min.

Is The Flash based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Flash?

Critics59
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see The Flash much the same way.

Was The Flash a box office hit?

Budget$220 million
Box office$271 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $220 million to make and earned $271 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Flash in?

EnglishSpanishRussian

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Flash?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Flash in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Flash use?

My Greatest FailureNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Blood from the MouthAlternate Universe Reed Richards Is AwesomeAdaptational WimpKarma HoudiniStepping Stones in the SkyPrecision F-StrikeTruth Serums"Shaggy Dog" StoryNever Trust a TrailerThroat Lightand 142 more

TV Tropes lists 154 storytelling tropes for The Flash, including My Greatest Failure, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Blood from the Mouth.