Flesh (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, Flesh is a drama film directed by Paul Morrissey, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A heroin junkie works as a prostitute to support his habit and fund an abortion needed by the girlfriend of his lesbian wife. His seedy encounters with delusional and damaged clients, and dates with drag queens and hustlers are heavy on sex, drugs and decadence.
Who’s in it. Flesh stars Joe Dallesandro as Joe, the Hustler, Geraldine Smith as Geri, Joe's Wife, Patti D'Arbanville as Patti, Geri's Lover and Louis Waldon as David, the Gymnast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Flesh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flesh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flesh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flesh (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flesh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flesh worth watching?
- Flesh holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flesh?
- Flesh stars Joe Dallesandro, Geraldine Smith, Patti D'Arbanville, Louis Waldon and Geri Miller.
- When was Flesh released?
- Flesh was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.