SimilarScreen
Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

THRILLING STRANGE WORLD ADVENTURES

19366.44h 5m

Overview

Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet. There, he and his best girl, Dale, who is along for the ride, learn that Ming, the devious ruler of Mongo, has purposely put the planet on a collision course with Earth, and only Flash can stop him.

Directed by Frederick Stephani
Written by Frederick Stephani, Ella O'Neill, Basil Dickey
Produced by Robert M. Beche, Henry MacRae
Box OfficeBudget: $350K0

Top Cast

Buster Crabbe

Buster Crabbe

Flash Gordon

Jean Rogers

Jean Rogers

Dale Arden

Frank Shannon

Frank Shannon

Dr. Hans Zarkov

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Ming the Merciless

Priscilla Lawson

Priscilla Lawson

Princess Aura

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Prince Barin

Jack 'Tiny' Lipson

Jack 'Tiny' Lipson

King Vultan

James Pierce

James Pierce

Prince Thun

Theodore Lorch

Theodore Lorch

High Priest

E

Earl Askam

Officer Torch

Themes & Keywords

hang glidingbased on comicdragonsharkmovie serialevil dictatorsword and planetunderwater city

About Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon is a science fiction, action, adventure film released in 1936 exploring themes of hang gliding, based on comic, dragon, shark, movie serial, evil dictator. Directed by Frederick Stephani, it stars Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Frank Shannon. Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet. There, he and his best girl, Dale, who is along for the ride, learn that Ming, the devious ruler of Mongo, has purposely put the planet on a collision course with Earth, and only Flash can stop him.

Movies Similar to Flash Gordon

Discover titles like Flash Gordon — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Flash Gordon

If you enjoyed Flash Gordon, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Flash Gordon.

Captain America
29% Match

Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations.

Planet Hulk
23% Match

When the Hulk's presence on Earth becomes too great a risk, the Illuminati trick him to board a shuttle destined for a planet where he will be able to live in peace, and launch it into space. The Hulk's struggle to escape causes the shuttle to malfunction and crash land on the planet Sakaar, however, where he is sold into slavery and trained as a gladiator.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps
22% Match

Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.

Spider-Man 2
22% Match

Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...

Thunderbolts*
22% Match

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Spider-Man: No Way Home
22% Match

Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

John Carter
22% Match

John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

The Avengers
22% Match

When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

Avengers: Infinity War
22% Match

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2
22% Match

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Spider-Man 3
22% Match

The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.

Superman
22% Match

Superman(2025)

Movie7.4/10

Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

Iron Man 2
22% Match

Iron Man 2(2010)

Movie6.8/10

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.