Flipping (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.8

Released in 1997, Flipping is an action, drama and crime film directed by Gene Mitchell, running about 102 minutes. “money. betrayal. murder. L.A. is still the place to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Michael Moore, Shot, Hooker, Joey, and Dennis. Five gangsters who work for a man named Leo. They soon discover they could get more out of life if they could run the streets themselves. Tensions build and loyalty is tested as they plan a hit that could change all of their lives forever.
Who’s in it. Flipping stars David Amos as Michael Moore, Leo's Crew, David Proval as Billy White, Cop / Narrator / Michael's Lover, Gene Mitchell as Shot, Leo's Crew and Shaunt Benjamin as Hooker, Leo's Crew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Flipping has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flipping page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flipping tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flipping (1997)?
- In GB, Flipping is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flipping worth watching?
- Flipping holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flipping?
- Flipping stars David Amos, David Proval, Gene Mitchell, Shaunt Benjamin and Barry Primus.
- When was Flipping released?
- Flipping was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.