The Flyer (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, The Flyer is a drama film directed by Erwin Keusch, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Bernd, an insurance broker trainee, flees his mundane life in Germany to set a new World record in hang gliding in Bolivia.
Who’s in it. The Flyer stars Martin May as Bernd Klinger, Ulrike Kriener as Rita Steinbrück, Birgit Franz as Moni and Norbert Mahler as Ewald, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flyer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flyer (1987)?
- In US, The Flyer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Flyer?
- The Flyer stars Martin May, Ulrike Kriener, Birgit Franz, Norbert Mahler and Dieter Augustin.
- When was The Flyer released?
- The Flyer was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.