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title: "A Flash of Green"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-flash-of-green-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 102172
imdb_id: "tt0087267"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Flash of Green (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-flash-of-green-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: A Flash of Green
Year: 1984
Release Date: 10/05/1984 (US)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2h 1m
Setting: Local Florida newspaper/town.
Character: Jimmy Wing (a reporter).
Plot: Jimmy Wing knows a lot about the people in his town. He is a reporter at a local Florida newspaper. He is torn between his friendship with a corrupt real estate developer and his love for an activist opposing the developer's latest project.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): A Flash of Green is a 1984 drama film. It was released in the US on October 5, 1984. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute. The story follows Jimmy Wing, a reporter at a local Florida newspaper. Jimmy Wing knows a lot about the people in his town. The plot involves a conflict where he is torn between his friendship

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now | Philo, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Victor Nuñez
- **Networks / Studios**: American Playhouse

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ed Harris** as *Jimmy Wing*
- **Blair Brown** as *Kat Hubble*
- **Richard Jordan** as *Elmo Bliss*
- **George Coe** as *Brian Haas*
- **Joan Goodfellow** as *Mitchie*
- **Jean De Baer** as *Jackie Halley*
- **Helen Stenborg** as *Aunt Middy*
- **William Mooney** as *Leroy Shannard*
- **Isa Thomas** as *Doris Rohl*
- **Bob Murch** as *Dial Sinnat*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Flash of Green online?
A Flash of Green is currently available to watch or stream on AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Flash of Green worth watching?
A Flash of Green holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Flash of Green and when was it released?
A Flash of Green is a feature film with a runtime of 121 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Flash of Green?
A Flash of Green was directed by Victor Nuñez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Flash of Green — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/102172)
- [A Flash of Green (1984) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-flash-of-green/credits)
- [A Flash of Green - Cast & Crew - Flickchart](https://www.flickchart.com/movie/a-flash-of-green/credits)

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