Last Flag Flying(2017)
“Their last mission wasn't on the battlefield.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Linklater
Studio
Detour Filmproduction
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Steve Carell
as Larry 'Doc' Shepherd
Bryan Cranston
as Sal Nealon
Laurence Fishburne
as Reverend Richard Mueller
Yul Vazquez
as Lieutenant Colonel Wilits
J. Quinton Johnson
as Charlie Washington
Deanna Reed-Foster
as Ruth Mueller
Cicely Tyson
as Mrs. Hightower
Graham Wolfe
as John Redman
Jeff Monahan
as O'Toole
Richard Robichaux
as Anorak
Dontez James
as DAFB Guard
Tammy Tsai
as Mother (Irene)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Detour Filmproduction • Zenzero Pictures • Cinetic Media
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Where can I watch Last Flag Flying?▼
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What is Last Flag Flying 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 directed Last Flag Flying?▼
Last Flag Flying was directed by Richard Linklater and released in 2017. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Last Flag Flying?▼
Last Flag Flying has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Last Flag Flying?▼
The cast of Last Flag Flying includes Steve Carell as Larry 'Doc' Shepherd, Bryan Cranston as Sal Nealon, Laurence Fishburne as Reverend Richard Mueller, Yul Vazquez as Lieutenant Colonel Wilits, J. Quinton Johnson as Charlie Washington and more.
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