The British silent movie era in a quirky MASTERPIECE THEATRE drama

Flickers

7.0 (4 votes)• 1980• 50m•Ended

Comedy Drama

Storyline & Full Plot Breakdown

10x Extended

Minimized by default • Click to expand full plot & stills

Watch Full Movies At The Bottom ↓

Arnie Cole and his wife Maud are an odd couple, having entered into the state of matrimony for purely practical reasons. However, their marriage of convenience gives way to genuine partnership as Maud becomes caught up in Arnie's ambitions to start his own film production company.

Click to expand full storyline with movie images →1 Movie Images

Production Details

Languages: English, Spanish

Director: Cyril Coke

Starring Cast: Bob Hoskins, Frances de la Tour, Fraser Cains, Philip Madoc, Sheila Reid, Dickie Arnold

Cast

Bob Hoskins

Arnie Cole

Frances de la Tour

Maud Cole

Fraser Cains

Llewellyn

Philip Madoc

Jack Brewer

Sheila Reid

Lily Brewer

Dickie Arnold

Corky Brown

Valerie Holliman

Cora Brown

Granville Saxton

Max Legendre

Jim Hooper

Percy Bowden

Joanna Foster

Clara Brewer

Teresa Codling

Dotty Brewer

Tom Cotcher

Hector

Sheri Shepstone

Violet

Audience Reviews & Breakdown

Read and share community scores for Flickers

2 Reviews

Recommended Reviews

Similar titles recommended for fans of Flickers

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes

8.1 / 10

ComedyDrama

After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.

View Details

Wonder Man

Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes

7.1 / 10

ComedyDrama

Simon and Trevor, two actors at opposite ends of their careers, chase life-changing roles.

View Details

Land of Sin

Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes

5.5 / 10

DramaCrimeMystery

When a teenager goes missing, a detective with personal ties to the case joins a tense investigation that reveals fierce loyalties and old family feuds.

View Details

Sangmin Dinneaw

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes

7.0 / 10

DramaComedy

Sangmin returns to visit his old homestay, reconnecting with Orn and her son Dinneaw. As they grow closer, Sangmin hides the real reason for his return.

View Details

Mina, You Changed Your Profile Picture Again

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes

6.0 / 10

Drama

The humorous and realistic tale of Mina, a 29-year-old single woman questioning the direction of her life. As her friends settle down in marriage and she navigates through failed relationships in her twenties, Mina finds herself frequently switching between boyfriends and profile pictures. Will she rediscover the capacity to love?

View Details

Flowers in the Attic: The Origin

Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes

7.3 / 10

Drama

After a whirlwind romance, Olivia finds herself as the mistress of the imposing Foxworth Hall, where she soon discovers that the fairy tale life she expected has quickly become a nightmare.

View Details