Flashback (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1990, Flashback is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Franco Amurri, running about 108 minutes. “A '60s radical. An uptight fed. It's gonna be a real trip!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hippie radical, Huey Walker has been a fugitive for decades, accused of a crime that he may not have committed. Finally apprehended, Walker is escorted to trial by uptight 20-something FBI agent John Buckner. While the two seem to be polar opposites, it turns out that Buckner may have more in common with Walker than is initially apparent, a point that is driven home when the pair faces off against a sinister small-town sheriff.
Who’s in it. Flashback stars Dennis Hopper as Huey Walker, Kiefer Sutherland as John Buckner, Carol Kane as Maggie and Paul Dooley as Stark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Flashback has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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, 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 Flashback (1990)?
- In US, Flashback is available to 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flashback?
- Flashback stars Dennis Hopper, Kiefer Sutherland, Carol Kane, Paul Dooley and Cliff DeYoung.
- When was Flashback released?
- Flashback was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.
