Last Flag Flying (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Last Flag Flying is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 125 minutes. “Their last mission wasn't on the battlefield.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirty years after serving together in the Vietnam War, Larry, Sal and Richard, reunite for a different type of mission: to bury Doc's son, a young Marine killed in Iraq. Forgoing the burial, the trio take the casket on a bittersweet trip up the coast to New Hampshire - along the way, reminiscing and coming to terms with the shared memories of a war that continues to shape their lives.
Who’s in it. Last Flag Flying stars Steve Carell as Larry 'Doc' Shepherd, Bryan Cranston as Sal Nealon, Laurence Fishburne as Reverend Richard Mueller and J. Quinton Johnson as Charlie Washington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Last Flag Flying has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Flag Flying page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Flag Flying tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Flag Flying (2017)?
- In US, Last Flag Flying is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Last Flag Flying worth watching?
- Last Flag Flying holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Flag Flying?
- Last Flag Flying stars Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne, J. Quinton Johnson and Richard Robichaux.
- When was Last Flag Flying released?
- Last Flag Flying was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.