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***Matt Dillon's summer as a cabana boy at a private beach club on Long Island*** Released in 1984, "The Flamingo Kid" is a coming-of-age beach flick. What occasionally draws me to these types of films is their youthful energy and fun ...
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The Flamingo Kid
1984
Movie
100 min
English
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Google Users87%
Director: Garry Marshall•Genres: Comedy, Drama
Plot Summary
In the summer of 1963, a working-class teenager named Jeffrey
Critical Reception
The Flamingo Kid received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its coming-of-age story, performances, and nostalgic portrayal of the early 1960s. It was noted for its warmth and emotional depth, with particular commendation for Matt Dillon's performance as the young protagonist navigating complex life lessons.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming and heartfelt coming-of-age narrative.
Appreciated for its strong performances, especially from Matt Dillon.
Felt nostalgic and captured the essence of a bygone era.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's nostalgic feel and relatable story about a teenager's formative summer experiences. Many found Matt Dillon's performance compelling and the overall tone of the movie to be heartwarming and well-executed.
Fun Fact
The film marked the directorial debut of Garry Marshall, who is primarily known for his successful television sitcoms like 'Happy Days' and 'Mork & Mindy'.
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