Name: Life After Flash
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-10-02
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Brian Blessed, Teri Copley, Peter Duncan

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A documentary 35 years in the making

A look at the roller coaster life of Sam J. Jones since his role as Flash Gordon, his struggles and successes, and the aftermath of when he went up against one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood.

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Directed by: Lisa Downs
Written by: Lisa Downs
Produced by: Ashley Pugh, Lisa Downs
Music by: Toby Dunham

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October 2, 2017 · 1 h 34 min · Documentary

Released: October 2, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 106 countries

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Where can I stream Life After Flash?

In the United States, Life After Flash is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 95 other countries.

Is Life After Flash worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (74).

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.