Flamingo Kid (1984): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Flamingo Kid is a komödie, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 100 minutes. “A legend in his own neighborhood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
Who’s in it. Flamingo Kid stars Matt Dillon as Jeffrey Willis, Héctor Elizondo as Arthur Willis, Molly McCarthy as Ruth Willis and Martha Gehman as Nikki Willis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Flamingo Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flamingo Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flamingo Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Flamingo Kid (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flamingo Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flamingo Kid worth watching?
- Flamingo Kid holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flamingo Kid?
- Flamingo Kid stars Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman and Richard Crenna.
- When was Flamingo Kid released?
- Flamingo Kid was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.