Artists Releasing. It was released on August 20, 2021. It was previously scheduled to be released on August 13, but moved back a week to avoid competing with another MGM film, Respect. Soundtrack The soundtrack to Flag Day features original music by Eddie Vedder, Glen Hansard and Cat Power. The first single, "My Father's Daughter" marks the musical debut of Vedder's then-17-year-old daughter Olivia, who also sings lead on the song "There's a Girl". The album with the thirteen-track soundtrack was released on August 20, 2021. Controversy During promotion for the movie, Penn stated he didn't want anyone who chose not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to be allowed to see the movie in theaters. Reception Box office Flag Day was released in 24 theaters and made $40,750 in its opening weekend. According to Deadline Hollywood, the film was targeting an "older, sophisticated demo." In its initial release, 56% of all audiences were over the age of 55, low numbers that were credited to the Delta variant. The film was screened in 50 theaters in its second weekend. Critical response References External links John Vogel: 2021 drama films American drama films American films based on actual events Counterfeit money in film Drama films based on actual events Films about father–daughter relationships Films about con artists Films based on American novels Films directed by Sean Penn Films produced by Jon Kilik Films set in 1975 Films set in 1981 Films set in 1985 Films set in 1992 Films set in Minnesota Films shot in California Films shot in Winnipeg Films with screenplays by Jez Butterworth Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films 2020s English-language films 2020s American films