---
title: "Flag Day"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/flag-day-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 662712
imdb_id: "tt2304637"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 170
content_rating: "R"
---

# Flag Day (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/flag-day-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Flag Day is a 2021 American drama, thriller, and crime film directed by and starring Sean Penn. The film is based on Jennifer Vogel's 2004 memoir titled Flim-Flam Man: A True Family History, following a father who lives a double life as a counterfeiter, bank robber, and con man in order to provide for his daughter. Culturally, the film gained recognition through its premiere in competition at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival before its US release on August 20, 2021.

The film maintains a dramatic and thrilling tone over its runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes. It explores complex familial themes grounded in a true family history, offering viewers a character-driven narrative about a father's criminal double life and its impact on his daughter.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A father leads a double life as a criminal to provide for his daughter."

### Why Watch
- It is directed by and stars Sean Penn.
- It is based on Jennifer Vogel's 2004 memoir, Flim-Flam Man: A True Family History.
- It premiered in competition at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It may not appeal to viewers who dislike dramatic crime films with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and thrilling, with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes, suited for viewers interested in crime and family history dramas.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #double-life, #father-daughter-relationship, #crime, #thriller, #drama, #true-family-history, #memoir-adaptation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Penn
- **Networks / Studios**: Ingenious Media, New Element Media, RocketScience

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sean Penn** as *John Vogel*
- **Dylan Penn** as *Jennifer Vogel*
- **Hopper Penn** as *Nick Vogel*
- **Josh Brolin** as *Uncle Beck*
- **Katheryn Winnick** as *Patty Vogel*
- **Regina King** as *U.S. Marshal Blake*
- **Norbert Leo Butz** as *Doc*
- **Dale Dickey** as *Grandma Margaret*
- **Eddie Marsan** as *Mr. Emmanuel*
- **Bailey Noble** as *Debbie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Flag Day?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database where the watch now option is listed.

### Q: Is Flag Day worth watching?
It may be worth watching if you enjoy drama and crime films directed by and starring Sean Penn that are based on memoirs.

### Q: What is the runtime of Flag Day?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.

### Q: Is Flag Day a series or a film?
Flag Day is a 2021 American feature film rather than a television series.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*