Last Flag Flying

Last Flag Flying

Their last mission wasn't on the battlefield.

Directed by Richard Linklater

Produced by Detour Filmproduction, Zenzero Pictures

2017125 min6.7 / 10

A bittersweet road-trip elegy about three aging Vietnam veterans processing grief, disillusionment, and enduring male friendship while transporting their fallen comrade's son.

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.

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  • Is Last Flag Flying sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Last Flag Flying scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Last Flag Flying violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Last Flag Flying easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Last Flag Flying end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.

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