Flyboys (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, Flyboys is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Tony Bill, running about 138 minutes. “Inspired by a true story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots.
Who’s in it. Flyboys stars James Franco as Blaine Rawlings, David Ellison as Eddie Beagle, Jean Reno as Capt. Thenault and Philip Winchester as William Jensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Flyboys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo and 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 Flyboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flyboys tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flyboys (2006)?
- In US, Flyboys is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, and 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 Flyboys worth watching?
- Flyboys holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flyboys?
- Flyboys stars James Franco, David Ellison, Jean Reno, Philip Winchester and Todd Boyce.
- When was Flyboys released?
- Flyboys was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.