Flesh & Blood (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Flesh & Blood is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, running about 240 minutes. “Their lives are raw drama. Their passion is electricfying.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young street-tough-turned-boxer struggles to reach the top while finding his romance with an attractive TV reporter is complicated by an incestuous relationship with his mother.
Who’s in it. Flesh & Blood stars Tom Berenger as Bobby Fallon, Suzanne Pleshette as Kate Fallon, Kristin Griffith as Michelle Gordon and Mitchell Ryan as Jack Fallon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Flesh & Blood has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flesh & Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flesh & Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flesh & Blood (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flesh & Blood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flesh & Blood worth watching?
- Flesh & Blood holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flesh & Blood?
- Flesh & Blood stars Tom Berenger, Suzanne Pleshette, Kristin Griffith, Mitchell Ryan and John Cassavetes.
- When was Flesh & Blood released?
- Flesh & Blood was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.