Flashback (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, Flashback is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Christopher MacBride, running about 97 minutes. “In the blink of an eye your life can turn upside down” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Flashback stars Dylan O'Brien as Fred Fitzell, Maika Monroe as Cindy Williams, Hannah Gross as Karen and Emory Cohen as Sebastian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Flashback has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flashback page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flashback tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flashback (2020)?
- In US, Flashback is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flashback worth watching?
- Flashback holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flashback?
- Flashback stars Dylan O'Brien, Maika Monroe, Hannah Gross, Emory Cohen and Keir Gilchrist.
- When was Flashback released?
- Flashback was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.