Flag Day
“Loving his daughter was the only honest work he ever did.”
Synopsis
A father lives a double life as a counterfeiter, bank robber and con man in order to provide for his daughter.
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-25
Top Cast
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Sean Penn
John Vogel
Dylan Penn
Jennifer Vogel
Hopper Penn
Nick Vogel
Josh Brolin
Uncle Beck
Katheryn Winnick
Patty Vogel
Regina King
U.S. Marshal Blake
Norbert Leo Butz
Doc
Dale Dickey
Grandma Margaret
Eddie Marsan
Mr. Emmanuel
Bailey Noble
Debbie
Marina Stephenson Kerr
AA Speaker
Jadyn Rylee
Jennifer (Age 11-13)
Nigel Fisher
Dr. Halstead (University Admissions)
Adam Hurtig
City Pages Editor
Danika Frederick
Jennifer Stand-In (uncredited)
Megan Best
Jennifer’s Friend (uncredited)
Alicia Johnston
Woman in Diner (uncredited)
Gabriel Daniels
State Trooper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 20, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- John-Henry Butterworth, Jez Butterworth
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Original Title
- Flag Day
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Ingenious Media, New Element Media, RocketScience, Wonderful Films, Rahway Road Productions, Clyde Is Hungry Films, Conqueror Productions, Buffalo Gal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Penn
John-Henry Butterworth, Jez Butterworth, Jennifer Vogel
Joseph Vitarelli
Daniel Moder
Michelle Tesoro, Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Sean Penn, Christelle Conan, Lawrence M. Kopeikin, Vaishali Mistry, John Wildermuth
Department Leadership Roster
Michelle Tesoro
Editor
Craig Sandells
Production Design
Joseph Vitarelli
Original Music Composer
Ed Bruce
Visual Effects Supervisor
John-Henry Butterworth
Screenplay
Sean Skene
Stunt Coordinator
Sean Penn
Director
Sean Penn
Producer
Daniel Moder
Director of Photography
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Editor
Jez Butterworth
Screenplay
William Horberg
Producer
Fernando Sulichin
Producer
Jon Kilik
Producer
Rick Skene
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flag Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flag Day about?
A father lives a double life as a counterfeiter, bank robber and con man in order to provide for his daughter.
Who directed Flag Day?
Flag Day was directed by Sean Penn.
Who stars in Flag Day?
The principal cast of Flag Day includes Sean Penn, Dylan Penn, Hopper Penn, Josh Brolin, Katheryn Winnick.
When was Flag Day released and how long is it?
Flag Day was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Flag Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flag Day was composed by Joseph Vitarelli.
Is Flag Day based on a book or true story?
Flag Day is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jennifer Vogel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flag Day?
Flag Day holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).