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Last Flag Flying

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
25K
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Laurence Fishburne, Steve Carell, and Bryan Cranston in Last Flag Flying (2017)
Former Navy Corps medic Larry "Doc" Shepherd (Steve Carell) re-unites with ex-Marine Sal Nealon (Bryan Cranston) and Reverend Richard Mueller (Laurence Fishburne) to bury Doc's son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War.
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  • War
Thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corpsman Larry "Doc" Shepherd re-unites with his old buddies, former Marines Sal Nealon and Reverend Richard Mueller, to bur... Read allThirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corpsman Larry "Doc" Shepherd re-unites with his old buddies, former Marines Sal Nealon and Reverend Richard Mueller, to bury his son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War.Thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corpsman Larry "Doc" Shepherd re-unites with his old buddies, former Marines Sal Nealon and Reverend Richard Mueller, to bury his son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
25K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writers
    • Richard Linklater(screenplay by)
    • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Steve Carell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writers
    • Richard Linklater(screenplay by)
    • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Steve Carell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 157User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos6

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
    Trailer
    How Did He Die
    Clip 0:52
    How Did He Die
    Hows The Livin Over There
    Clip 0:59
    Hows The Livin Over There
    Cell Phones
    Clip 0:47
    Cell Phones
    Larry
    Clip 1:00
    Larry
    The Cast of 'Last Flag Flying' on Friendship and the Healing Power of Grief
    Video 1:49
    The Cast of 'Last Flag Flying' on Friendship and the Healing Power of Grief

    Photos101

    Laurence Fishburne, Steve Carell, and Bryan Cranston in Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Laurence Fishburne, Steve Carell, and Bryan Cranston in Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Laurence Fishburne, Steve Carell, and Bryan Cranston in Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Cicely Tyson at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Bryan Cranston at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Richard Linklater and Bryan Cranston at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Richard Linklater and Bryan Cranston at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Richard Linklater at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Laurence Fishburne and Bryan Cranston at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Richard Linklater at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Laurence Fishburne and Bryan Cranston at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)
    Laurence Fishburne at an event for Last Flag Flying (2017)

    Top cast

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    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Sal Nealonas Sal Nealon
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Reverend Richard Muelleras Reverend Richard Mueller
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Larry 'Doc' Shepherdas Larry 'Doc' Shepherd
    J. Quinton Johnson
    J. Quinton Johnson
    • Washingtonas Washington
    Deanna Reed-Foster
    Deanna Reed-Foster
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Colonel Wilitsas Colonel Wilits
    Graham Wolfe
    Graham Wolfe
    • John Redmanas John Redman
    Jeff Monahan
    Jeff Monahan
    • O'Tooleas O'Toole
    Dontez James
    Dontez James
    • DAFB Guardas DAFB Guard
    Tammy Tsai
    Tammy Tsai
    • Mother (Irene)as Mother (Irene)
    Richard Barlow
    Richard Barlow
    • Angry Fatheras Angry Father
    Cathy O'Dell
    Cathy O'Dell
    • Grieving Motheras Grieving Mother
    Jane Mowder
    Jane Mowder
    • Rental Truck Employeeas Rental Truck Employee
    Richard Robichaux
    Richard Robichaux
    • Anorakas Anorak
    Jerry Lee Tucker
    Jerry Lee Tucker
    • Raincoatas Raincoat
    Marc Moore
    • Hyped-up Employeeas Hyped-up Employee
    • (as Marc Moore Jr.)
    Kate Easton
    Kate Easton
    • Phone Shop Clerkas Phone Shop Clerk
    Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson
    • Mrs. Hightoweras Mrs. Hightower
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writers
      • Richard Linklater(screenplay by)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay by) (based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Steve Carell consulted with his father, a WWII veteran, to prepare for his role.
    • Goofs
      Col Wilits' rank insignia are positioned incorrectly on his shirt collar.
    • Quotes

      Larry 'Doc' Shepherd: I'm not going to bury a marine. I'm just going to bury my son.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Bryan Cranston/Stephen Curry/Goldlink feat. Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Slow Walk
      Written by Sil Austin and Irving Siders
      Performed by Sil Austin
      Courtesy of The Verve Music Group under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews157

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Amazing film
    Loved this movie, it makes you feel like you're one of the buddies going on this trip with them. It's hilarious and moving and the acting is phenomenal. I'm really surprised it doesn't have a higher rating, it feels like it's a wonderful classic. Definitely watch it!
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    • JeopardyLeyton
    • Sep 3, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sıkı Dostlar
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Big Indie Pictures
      • Cinetic Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $965,481
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,558
      • Nov 5, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,872,950
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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