The Flamingo Kid (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, The Flamingo Kid is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 100 minutes. “A legend in his own neighborhood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
Who’s in it. The Flamingo Kid stars Matt Dillon as Jeffrey Willis, Héctor Elizondo as Arthur Willis, Molly McCarthy as Ruth Willis and Martha Gehman as Nikki Willis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Flamingo Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flamingo Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flamingo Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flamingo Kid (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flamingo Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flamingo Kid worth watching?
- The Flamingo Kid holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flamingo Kid?
- The Flamingo Kid stars Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman and Richard Crenna.
- When was The Flamingo Kid released?
- The Flamingo Kid was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.