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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

1940Movie3 h 15 minNR

73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes86%57%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes86%57%

Summary

A mysterious plague, the Purple Death, ravages the earth. Dr. Zarkov, investigating in his spaceship, finds a ship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere with dust. Sure enough, Ming the Merciless is up to his old tricks. So it's back to Mongo for Flash, Dale, and Zarkov.

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Directed by
Ray Taylor, Ford Beebe
Written by
George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Barry Shipman
Produced by
Henry MacRae

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March 3, 1940 · 3 h 15 min · NR

Released
March 3, 1940
Runtime
3 h 15 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
125 countries
Keywords
based on comic

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?"

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Where can I stream Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?

Artiflix

In the United States, Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe streams on Artiflix. It also streams in 124 other countries.

Is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.