Last Flag Flying (2017)

Their last mission wasn't on the battlefield.

Last Flag Flying (2017) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Graham Reynolds
Cinematography: Shane F. Kelly
Editing: Sandra Adair
Production: Detour Filmproduction, Zenzero Pictures, Cinetic Media, Amazon Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Male Friendship and Loyalty, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, Vietnam War and Its Trauma

Keywords

vietnam war, vietnam veteran, loss of loved one, male friendship, marine corps, disillusionment, iraq war, alcohol abuse, casket, military funeral, military memories, loss of son, middle age

Trailer

Last Flag Flying Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Last Flag Flying?
Last Flag Flying stars Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne, J. Quinton Johnson, Deanna Reed-Foster, Yul Vazquez.
How long is Last Flag Flying?
Last Flag Flying has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Last Flag Flying?
Last Flag Flying is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Last Flag Flying?
Last Flag Flying had a budget of $25M.
How much did Last Flag Flying gross?
Last Flag Flying grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Last Flag Flying produced?
Last Flag Flying was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Last Flag Flying?
The themes of Last Flag Flying include: Male Friendship and Loyalty, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, Vietnam War and Its Trauma.