Flanagan (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Flanagan is a drama film directed by Scott D. Goldstein, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Aging New York cabbie Flanagan still has hopes of making it as a stage actor. He can recite any Shakespeare sonnet and is facile with accents, but he can't land an agent or a job. During the course of one summing-it-all-up day, he drives his cab around the city dealing with fare evaders, an insolent stage manager determined to keep him from auditioning for his choice director, his estranged wife who has a new lover, his mistress who seems awfully close to her "drawing teacher", and two teenage sons whose bright visions of the future don't seem to include jobs. If he can only cope with all the annoyances of this day, maybe he can deal with the limitations in his abilities and his future.
Who’s in it. Flanagan stars Geraldine Page as Mama, Philip Bosco as James Flanagan, Brian Bloom as Danny and Steven Weber as Sean, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flanagan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flanagan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flanagan (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flanagan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Flanagan?
- Flanagan stars Geraldine Page, Philip Bosco, Brian Bloom, Steven Weber and Olympia Dukakis.
- When was Flanagan released?
- Flanagan was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.