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      Last Flag Flying

      R Released Nov 3, 2017 2 hr. 4 min. Comedy Drama TRAILER for Last Flag Flying: Trailer 1 List
      76% 220 Reviews Tomatometer 72% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score Thirty years after serving together in the Vietnam War, Larry "Doc" Shepherd, Sal Nealon and the Rev. Richard Mueller reunite for a different type of mission: to bury Doc's son, a young Marine killed in Iraq. Forgoing burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Doc and his old buddies take the casket on a bittersweet trip up the coast to New Hampshire. Along the way, the three men find themselves reminiscing and coming to terms with the shared memories of a war that continues to shape their lives. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 11 Buy Now

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      Last Flag Flying balances raw drama against refreshing moments of humor in an impeccably cast film that wrestles with questions of patriotism, family, and grief.

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      Clive C A touching, superbly acted character study with some subtly delivered truths but also some sharp, achingly funny lines – particularly from Bryan Cranston's character. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review Rowan C I watched this movie last night, the cast is great, really good chemistry between the 3 main characters. The story itself is great as well as the acting and script however I think the music attached to the movie is below par and is only thing that let's the movie down. Would definitely recommend. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Luke W How did I never hear about this movie? It is an instant classic for me. I laughed, I cried, I loved the character development. Featured some of my favorite actors who were very convincing in their roles. This movie was thick with explorations of personal values and life lessons: growing up, consequences of life choices, aspects of emotional maturity, and an examination of different people making different decisions based on their differing personalities and backgrounds. Furthermore, the characters demonstrated how we can learn to respect others' perspectives, as difficult as that can be sometimes, and still show love to each-other. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review Jason P Beautiful movie about service, loyalty & friendship. Well acted. I'm not crying, you're crying. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Andrew H Last Flag Flying is an absolute gem of a movie, cinematic arts stripped down to basics with no embellishments. Let's start with a little appreciated highlight - Bob Dylan's superb singing of his 1997 song "Not Dark Yet" over the closing credits. Dylan's voice never sounds better. Backed by achingly sweet looping harmonies, organ sweeps, mesmerizing drums and a bass that goes on and on, this sonic production by Daniel Lanois really is one for the ages. And this song is so appropriate as a closing comment on the movie's story - about three Nam vets coming to terms with the shame of a lie from their past. Superb layered performances by Steve Carroll and Bryan Cranston, so real, and a first-rate script that only had one or two weak lines. Highly recommended. Would definitely watch it again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/24 Full Review Alec B The film meanders quite a bit and not in the interesting ways Linklater's films often do. That said most of the performances are quite good, especially Carell who is low key and moving. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      David Stratton The Australian Last Flag Flying raises many questions in a sober and involving manner. The three protagonists are sharply contrasted. Rated: 4/5 Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) But as a statement about the consequences of America's wars - from Vietnam to Iraq and beyond - Last Flag Flying suffers a little from its maker's preference for keeping things low key. Rated: 3/5 Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times At least there's a camaraderie in knowing that your losses were for nothing. Rated: 3/5 Jan 31, 2018 Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine I’ll concede: A normal Linklater hang-out movie is mapped on top of a sober Iraq drama, and the mixture doesn’t mesh...Linklater has often proven that perhaps any kind of theme or setting can be reshaped in his mold; this time, it doesn’t take. Jan 10, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review There are many lovely, hilarious, and tender moments in Last Flag Flying. Rated: 3/4 Mar 17, 2022 Full Review Dara Khan Mediaversity Reviews Last Flag Flying never condescends to its characters because of their disabilities. Rated: B Nov 2, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Thirty years after serving together in the Vietnam War, Larry "Doc" Shepherd, Sal Nealon and the Rev. Richard Mueller reunite for a different type of mission: to bury Doc's son, a young Marine killed in Iraq. Forgoing burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Doc and his old buddies take the casket on a bittersweet trip up the coast to New Hampshire. Along the way, the three men find themselves reminiscing and coming to terms with the shared memories of a war that continues to shape their lives.
      Director
      Richard Linklater
      Executive Producer
      Thomas Lee Wright
      Screenwriter
      Richard Linklater, Darryl Ponicsan
      Distributor
      Lionsgate Films, Amazon Studios
      Production Co
      Detour Filmproduction, Amazon Studios, Cinetic Media, Big Indie Pictures
      Rating
      R (Some Sexual References|Language Throughout)
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 3, 2017, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 16, 2018
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $960.3K
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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