A Flash of Green (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1984, A Flash of Green is a drama film directed by Victor Nuñez, running about 121 minutes. “Jimmy Wing knew a lot about the people in his town. He kept it to himself until...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter at a local Florida newspaper is torn between his friendship with a corrupt real estate developer and his love for an activist opposing the developer's latest project.
Who’s in it. A Flash of Green stars Ed Harris as Jimmy Wing, Blair Brown as Kat Hubble, Richard Jordan as Elmo Bliss and George Coe as Brian Haas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Flash of Green has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Flash of Green page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Flash of Green tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Flash of Green (1984)?
- In US, A Flash of Green is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Flash of Green worth watching?
- A Flash of Green holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Flash of Green?
- A Flash of Green stars Ed Harris, Blair Brown, Richard Jordan, George Coe and Joan Goodfellow.
- When was A Flash of Green released?
- A Flash of Green was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.