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Flagpole Special

6.2199817mMovieComedyDrama

Commissioned for Creative Time’s RET.inevitable in 1998, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Flagpole Special is a DV short showing John C. Reilly and Chris Penn from the waist down, riffing on pickup-seminar bravado that anticipates Magnolia’s “Seduce…

DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson
WriterPaul Thomas Anderson

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Cast · Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

CPChris Penn
Chris Penn
JRJohn C. Reilly
John C. Reilly

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Flagpole Special — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Flagpole Special?

Flagpole Special isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Flagpole Special on Netflix?

No, Flagpole Special is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Flagpole Special on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Flagpole Special isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Flagpole Special for free?

Flagpole Special isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Flagpole Special?

Flagpole Special hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 4, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.