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Flashback

2021·Movie
1h 37min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

In the blink of an eye your life can turn upside down

Frederick Fitzell is living his best life—until he starts having horrific visions of Cindy, a girl who vanished in high school. After reaching out to old friends with whom he used to take a mystery drug called Mercury, Fredrick realizes the only way to stop the visions lies deep within his own memories, so he embarks on a terrifying mental odyssey to learn the truth.
Psychological ThrillerMind-BendingMemoryDrug-Induced VisionsDark MysteryNon-Linear NarrativeExistentialIntenseAtmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Flashback legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also 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?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flashback rated?

RDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Flashback?

1 h 37 min

Flashback runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flashback?

Critics51
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Flashback higher (59) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Flashback in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Flashback?

47AEARATAUBOBRBYCACHCLCOCRDEDK+33

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flashback in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.