Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1940, Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is an action and science fiction film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 220 minutes. “New Thrills...New Marvels, New Wonders New Thrills!...New Marvels, New Wonders” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious plague, the Purple Death, ravages the earth. Dr. Zarkov, investigating in his spaceship, finds a ship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere with dust. Sure enough, Ming the Merciless is up to his old tricks. So it's back to Mongo for Flash, Dale, and Zarkov.
Who’s in it. Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe stars Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, Carol Hughes as Dale Arden, Frank Shannon as Dr. Zarkov and Charles Middleton as Emperor Ming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940)?
- In US, Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe worth watching?
- Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
- Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe stars Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, Frank Shannon, Charles Middleton and Lee Powell.
- When was Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe released?
- Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 220 minutes.