Royal Flash (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1975, Royal Flash is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Richard Lester, running about 102 minutes. “See Capt. Harry Flashman surrender his way to victory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cowardly rogue Harry Flashman's (Malcolm McDowell) schemes to gain entry to the royal circles of 19th-century Europe go nowhere until he meets a pair of devious nobles with their own agenda. At their urging, Flashman agrees to re-create himself as a bogus Prussian nobleman to woo a beautiful duchess. But the half-baked plan quickly comes unraveled, and he's soon on the run from several new enemies who are all calling for the rapscallion's head.
Who’s in it. Royal Flash stars Malcolm McDowell as Captain Harry Flashman / Prince Karl Magnus, Alan Bates as Rudi Von Sternberg, Florinda Bolkan as Lola Montez and Oliver Reed as Otto von Bismarck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Royal Flash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Royal Flash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Royal Flash tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Royal Flash (1975)?
- In US, Royal Flash is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Royal Flash worth watching?
- Royal Flash holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Royal Flash?
- Royal Flash stars Malcolm McDowell, Alan Bates, Florinda Bolkan, Oliver Reed and Tom Bell.
- When was Royal Flash released?
- Royal Flash was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.