Movie

Flash Gordon

“Pathetic earthlings...who can save you now?”

★ 6.2(1,093)19801h 51m

Flash Gordon is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mike Hodges
Release date: 1980-12-05
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $27,100,000
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Starling Films

Flash Gordon — trailer

About Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon is a 1980 movie in the Science Fiction, Adventure and Action genres, directed by Mike Hodges, starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson and Max von Sydow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 1,093 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Flash Gordon in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.

Cast

Sam J. Jones

Flash Gordon

Melody Anderson

Dale Arden

Max von Sydow

The Emperor Ming

Chaim Topol

Dr. Hans Zarkov

Ornella Muti

Princess Aura

Timothy Dalton

Prince Barin

Brian Blessed

Prince Vultan

Peter Wyngarde

Klytus

Mariangela Melato

Kala

John Osborne

Arborian Priest

Richard O'Brien

Fico

John Hallam

Luro

Themes & keywords

fighteremperorsolar eclipseprincedeceptionalien planetduelscientistspace operaevil dictatoraction herofloating citygiant forestplayfulexcited

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Flash Gordon in United States?+

In United States, Flash Gordon is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Flash Gordon on Netflix?+

Flash Gordon is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Flash Gordon?+

Flash Gordon has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Flash Gordon?+

Flash Gordon stars Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Chaim Topol and Ornella Muti.

When did Flash Gordon come out?+

Flash Gordon is a 1980 movie directed by Mike Hodges.

What genre is Flash Gordon?+

Flash Gordon is Science Fiction, Adventure and Action film.

Who directed Flash Gordon?+

Flash Gordon was directed by Mike Hodges.