The Flying Scotsman (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, The Flying Scotsman is a drama film directed by Douglas Mackinnon, running about 96 minutes. “The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Flying Scotsman stars Jonny Lee Miller as Graeme Obree, Sean Brown as Young Graeme Obree, Joseph Carney as Child Gang Leader and Billy Boyd as Malky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Flying Scotsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Scotsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Scotsman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Scotsman (2006)?
- In US, The Flying Scotsman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Scotsman worth watching?
- The Flying Scotsman holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Scotsman?
- The Flying Scotsman stars Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Brown, Joseph Carney, Billy Boyd and Laura Fraser.