Flash Gordon
A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Flash Gordon ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer
Flash Gordon 1980 TV trailer #1
Why Did They Laugh? | The Making of Flash Gordon (1980)
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Frequently asked questions about Flash Gordon
Where can I watch Flash Gordon in the United States?
Flash Gordon is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon scores 6.3 on The Movie Database, 6.5 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 67 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon stars Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Chaim Topol, and Ornella Muti. Mike Hodges is the director.
How long is Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
When did Flash Gordon come out?
Flash Gordon was released on December 5, 1980.
Which studio made Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon was produced by Starling Films, Universal Pictures, and Famous Films Productions in Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon was made on a budget of $35,000,000.
How much did Flash Gordon make at the box office?
Flash Gordon grossed $27,100,000 worldwide, against a budget of $35,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.