Flash Gordon (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, Flash Gordon is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Mike Hodges, running about 111 minutes. “He'll save every one of us!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Who’s in it. Flash Gordon stars Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon, Melody Anderson as Dale Arden, Max von Sydow as The Emperor Ming and Chaim Topol as Dr. Hans Zarkov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Flash Gordon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.1M 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 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 (1980)?
- In US, Flash Gordon 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 Flash Gordon worth watching?
- Flash Gordon holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Chaim Topol and Ornella Muti.
- When was Flash Gordon released?
- Flash Gordon was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.