American Flyers
“Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.”
When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm for cycling and decide to enter a grueling bike race through the mountains. However, Marcus' health soon begins to fail, and David must compete without his brother at his side.
Where to watch American Flyers in United States
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Where is American Flyers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About American Flyers
American Flyers is a 1985 English-language drama film directed by John Badham. The cast is led by Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
American Flyers was produced by WW Production and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 16, 1985, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Badham
- Writers
- Steve Tesich
- Release date
- August 16, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- WW Production, Warner Bros. Pictures
American Flyers cast & crew
American Flyers was directed by John Badham and written by Steve Tesich.
The cast features Kevin Costner as Marcus Sommers, David Marshall Grant as David, Rae Dawn Chong as Sarah, Alexandra Paul as Becky, Janice Rule as Mrs. Sommers, and Luca Bercovici as Muzzin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Greg Mathieson, cinematography is by Donald Peterman, and it was produced by Gareth Wigan and Paula Weinstein.
Is American Flyers worth watching?
American Flyers holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 126 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, American Flyers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Flyers
American Flyers isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of American Flyers
Kevin Costner
Marcus Sommers
David Marshall Grant
David
Rae Dawn Chong
Sarah
Alexandra Paul
Becky
Janice Rule
Mrs. Sommers
Luca Bercovici
Muzzin
Robert Townsend
Jerome
John Amos
Dr. Conrad
Jennifer Grey
Leslie
Doi Johnson
Randolph
John Garber
Belov
James Terry
Hitchhiker
American Flyers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Flyers in United States?
American Flyers is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is American Flyers in?
American Flyers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Flyers?
American Flyers runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is American Flyers rated?
American Flyers is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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