Flash Gordon (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, Flash Gordon is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Frederick Stephani, running about 245 minutes.
What it’s about. Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet. There, he and his best girl, Dale, who is along for the ride, learn that Ming, the devious ruler of Mongo, has purposely put the planet on a collision course with Earth, and only Flash can stop him.
Who’s in it. Flash Gordon stars Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, Jean Rogers as Dale Arden, Frank Shannon as Dr. Hans Zarkov and Charles Middleton as Ming the Merciless, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Flash Gordon 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 Flash Gordon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flash Gordon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flash Gordon (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flash Gordon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flash Gordon worth watching?
- Flash Gordon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flash Gordon?
- Flash Gordon stars Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Frank Shannon, Charles Middleton and Priscilla Lawson.
- When was Flash Gordon released?
- Flash Gordon was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 245 minutes.