Last Flag Flying

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Last Flag Flying

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2017

2h 4m

Comedy

Drama

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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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David Stratton

The Australian

Apr 27, 2018

4/5

Last Flag Flying raises many questions in a sober and involving manner. The three protagonists are sharply contrasted.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Apr 27, 2018

3/5

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.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Jan 31, 2018

3/5

At least there's a camaraderie in knowing that your losses were for nothing.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 20, 2025

3/5

Reaching for sobriety for a few moments, "Last Flag Flying" does know to shut up when it needs to after laughing when it wanted to.

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Vadim Rizov

Filmmaker Magazine

Jan 10, 2023

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.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 17, 2022

3/4

There are many lovely, hilarious, and tender moments in Last Flag Flying.

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kerrie T

@Kerrie74 Jul 9, 2026

An Absolutely beautiful film. I saw who the 3 main actors were and thought I am going to watch this even though I had no idea what it was about. I highly recommend this. I laughed and I cried, just fabulous.

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Walter C

@RT47255790 Jun 29, 2026

This is the kind of classic story telling not seen much in films any more. Three great actors on a journey together. It’s a little snapshot in time. Is it a masterpiece? Definitely not. Yet it’s a compelling and humble story that doesn’t pretend to have answers to the big questions of life, instead it just shares the perspectives of the characters involved. I found that very fitting.

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Trenaway E

@Trenaway May 22, 2026

This is a down to earth movie, that has none of the BS we see in modern movies today! Great acting, great story, it is sad, funny, and enjoyable.

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Dean S.

@DeanDFW Mar 12, 2026

Sappy, predictable, well acted, and enjoyable to watch. Nothing new.

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Missy M

@Moemoe324 Feb 13, 2026

I honestly thought this was going to be worse based on these reviews. This film captures a specific moment in history with firm roots in another. It was well acted, at times clumsily scripted with it's brevity but also lands well half the time in the right places. it was careful with the subject that made gave it its heft. Overall worth the watch.

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Wayne A

@RT93060279 Dec 3, 2025

With all the cookie cutter series available on most platforms today, and all the filler type movies that are being pumped out, this was a gem. The cast has some real chemistry, and run the viewer through a gamut of emotions including quite a bit of humor. Treat yourself, check it out. There are so few sleepers out their nowadays.

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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
Producer: Ginger Sledge, John Sloss, Richard Linklater
Screenwriter: Richard Linklater, Darryl Ponicsan
Distributor: Lionsgate Films, Amazon Studios
Production Co: Big Indie Pictures, Detour Filmproduction, Cinetic Media, Amazon Studios
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
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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