American Flyers (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, American Flyers is a drama film directed by John Badham, running about 113 minutes. “Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. American Flyers stars Kevin Costner as Marcus Sommers, David Marshall Grant as David, Rae Dawn Chong as Sarah and Alexandra Paul as Becky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, American Flyers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Flyers page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Flyers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Flyers (1985)?
- In US, American Flyers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Flyers worth watching?
- American Flyers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Flyers?
- American Flyers stars Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul and Jennifer Grey.
- When was American Flyers released?
- American Flyers was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.