The Flamingo Kid
1984, English. Directed by Garry Marshall.
A legend in his own neighborhood.
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1984.
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Cast & crew
- Garry MarshallDirector
- Matt DillonJeffrey Willis
- Héctor ElizondoArthur Willis
- Molly McCarthyRuth Willis
- Martha GehmanNikki Willis
- Richard CrennaPhil Brody
- Jessica WalterPhyllis Brody
- Carole DavisJoyce Brody
- Janet JonesCarla Samson
- Brian McNamaraSteve Dawkins
- Fisher StevensHawk Ganz
- Bronson PinchotAlfred Schultz
- LeonFortune Smith
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Garry Marshall, Neal Marshall
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The Flamingo Kid: quick answers
Is The Flamingo Kid worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Flamingo Kid?
The Flamingo Kid runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Flamingo Kid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Flamingo Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Flamingo Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Flamingo Kid is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Flamingo Kid on?
The Flamingo Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1984. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Flamingo Kid?
If you liked The Flamingo Kid, try Hello, My Name Is Doris, Cocktail, Adventureland.
Who directed The Flamingo Kid?
The Flamingo Kid (1984) was directed by Garry Marshall and stars Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, Molly McCarthy.