

The Flying Scotsman
“The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.”
Based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, who breaks the world one-hour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts.
Where to watch The Flying Scotsman in United States
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Where is The Flying Scotsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Douglas Mackinnon. The cast is led by Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Brown, Joseph Carney. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
The Flying Scotsman was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Scion Films, and ContentFilm and made in United Kingdom and Germany. It was released on August 16, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Writers
- John Brown, Simon Rose, Declan Hughes
- Release date
- August 16, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Scion Films, ContentFilm
The Flying Scotsman cast & crew
The Flying Scotsman was directed by Douglas Mackinnon and written by John Brown, Simon Rose, and Declan Hughes.
The cast features Jonny Lee Miller as Graeme Obree, Sean Brown as Young Graeme Obree, Joseph Carney as Child Gang Leader, Billy Boyd as Malky, Laura Fraser as Anne Obree, and Brian Cox as Douglas Baxter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Martin Phipps, cinematography is by Gavin Finney, and it was produced by Alasdair Waddell and Claire Chapman.
Is The Flying Scotsman worth watching?
The Flying Scotsman holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Flying Scotsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Flying Scotsman
In United States, you can stream The Flying Scotsman on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Flying Scotsman

Jonny Lee Miller
Graeme Obree
Sean Brown
Young Graeme Obree
Joseph Carney
Child Gang Leader

Billy Boyd
Malky

Laura Fraser
Anne Obree

Brian Cox
Douglas Baxter

Ron Donachie
Scobie

Morven Christie
Katie

David Hounslow
"Specialized" Representative

Gary Hollywood
Cycle Courier

Pauline Lynch
Second Office Receptionist

Moray Hunter
Armstrong
The Flying Scotsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Flying Scotsman in United States?
The Flying Scotsman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Flying Scotsman on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Flying Scotsman is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Flying Scotsman in?
The Flying Scotsman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Flying Scotsman?
The Flying Scotsman runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Flying Scotsman rated?
The Flying Scotsman is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 78 ratings.











