Flashbacks of a Fool (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, Flashbacks of a Fool is a drama film directed by Baillie Walsh, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging Hollywood star, Joe Scott, lives a life of narcissistic hedonism, observed by his laconic personal assistant, Ophelia. The death of his childhood best friend, Boots, takes our protagonist, and the movie, into an extended flashback to a sea-side town in 1970s Britain.
Who’s in it. Flashbacks of a Fool stars Daniel Craig as Joe Scott, Harry Eden as Young Joe Scott, Miriam Karlin as Mrs. Rogers and Jodhi May as Evelyn Adams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Flashbacks of a Fool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flashbacks of a Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flashbacks of a Fool tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)?
- In IN, Flashbacks of a Fool is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flashbacks of a Fool worth watching?
- Flashbacks of a Fool holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flashbacks of a Fool?
- Flashbacks of a Fool stars Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin, Jodhi May and Helen McCrory.
- When was Flashbacks of a Fool released?
- Flashbacks of a Fool was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.