Flashbacks of a Fool
2008, English. Directed by Baillie Walsh.
An aging Hollywood star, Joe Scott, lives a life of narcissistic hedonism, observed by his laconic personal assistant, Ophelia. The death of his childhood best friend, Boots, takes our protagonist, and the movie, into an extended flashback to a sea-side town in 1970s Britain.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Flashbacks of a Fool
Flashbacks of a Fool is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Baillie WalshDirector
- Daniel CraigJoe Scott
- Harry EdenYoung Joe Scott
- Miriam KarlinMrs. Rogers
- Jodhi MayEvelyn Adams
- Helen McCroryPeggy Tickell
- Olivia WilliamsGrace Scott
- Felicity JonesYoung Ruth Davies
- Keeley HawesJesse Scott
- Sid MitchellChillo
- Alfie AllenKevin Hubble
- Claire ForlaniRuth Davies
- Mark StrongManny Miesel
Details
- Released
- 5 June 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Baillie Walsh
- Box office
- $1.1M
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Flashbacks of a Fool: quick answers
Is Flashbacks of a Fool worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Flashbacks of a Fool?
Flashbacks of a Fool runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Flashbacks of a Fool have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Flashbacks of a Fool. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Flashbacks of a Fool parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Flashbacks of a Fool is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Flashbacks of a Fool on?
Flashbacks of a Fool is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flashbacks of a Fool?
If you liked Flashbacks of a Fool, try Hounddog, Man with No Past, Salomé.
Who directed Flashbacks of a Fool?
Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) was directed by Baillie Walsh and stars Daniel Craig, Harry Eden, Miriam Karlin.