Flesh Gordon
Seen it?1974 | 90 min | Comedy, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 4.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Emperor Wang (the Perverted) is leader of the planet Porno and sends his mighty "Sex Ray" towards Earth, turning everyone into sex-mad fiends. Only one man can save the Earth, football player Flesh Gordon. Along with his girlfriend Dale Ardor and Professor Flexi-Jerkoff, they set off towards the source of the Sex Ray, unaware of the perils that face them!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
4.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 68K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Ziehm, Michael Benveniste
- Jason WilliamsFlesh Gordon
- Suzanne FieldsDale Ardor
- Joseph HudginsDr. Flexi Jerkoff
- William Dennis HuntEmperor Wang the Perverted
- Candy SamplesChief Nellie
- Mycle BrandyPrince Precious
- Steve GrumettePriest
- Nora WieternikQueen Amora
- Lance LarsenEmperor Wang's Guard
- Zena DeanZerig