Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

1997

6.9

1h 30m

Documentary

Your Vote:

Overview

The story of Robert Flanagan, a man who was born with cystic fibrosis and told he wouldn't live past 20, who through a unique odyssey of masochism, art and love found a way to live decades past his expiration date.

Where to Watch

Rent

Buy

Data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.

Crew

Director

Kirby Dick

Top Cast

Bob Flanagan

Himself

Sheree Rose

Herself

Kirby Dick

Interviewer

Kathe Burkhart

Interviewer

Rita Valencia

Interviewer

Sarah Doucette

Herself

Richard Kopelle

Himself

More Like This

Looking for Richard

1996•Film•

6.8

Naqoyqatsi

2002•Film•

6.1

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

2020•Film•

8.1

I Am Heath Ledger

2017•Film•

7.4

Gilbert

2017•Film•

6.7

Downloaded

2013•Film•

6.5

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

2003•Film•

6.9

For the Love of Spock

2016•Film•

7.4

My Mom Jayne

2025•Film•

8.0

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

2018•Film•

7.5

John Candy: I Like Me

2025•Film•

7.9

Gray's Anatomy

1996•Film•

6.4

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

2023•Film•

6.0

Powaqqatsi

1988•Film•

7.3

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

2022•Film•

6.8