The Flash (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, The Flash is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Andy Muschietti, running about 144 minutes. “Worlds collide.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
Who’s in it. The Flash stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash, Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl and Michael Shannon as General Zod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Flash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $268.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flash page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flash 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 The Flash (2023)?
- In US, The Flash is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flash worth watching?
- The Flash holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flash?
- The Flash stars Ezra Miller, Kiersey Clemons, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon and Ron Livingston.
- When was The Flash released?
- The Flash was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.