Flame (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1975, Flame is a drama and music film directed by Richard Loncraine, running about 91 minutes. “In the cut throat world of the music business you're either a success or dead” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Light the Rock 'n Roll spark with a Flame in the guise of Dave, Noddy, Jim and Don and their showcase of the rise and demise of rock band Flame. Set in the hardships of North England's seventies working class society and music scene. This build-up from rags to riches is a parody of realism and grit, with double-dealings and harsh unforgiving dog eat dog mentalities, and the golden rule; if you play with matches then you're going to get burnt, in the flames of the music industry.
Who’s in it. Flame stars Jim Lea as Paul, Noddy Holder as Stoker, Don Powell as Charlie and Dave Hill as Barry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Flame has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flame (1975)?
- In US, Flame is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flame worth watching?
- Flame holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flame?
- Flame stars Jim Lea, Noddy Holder, Don Powell, Dave Hill and Tom Conti.
- When was Flame released?
- Flame was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.