American Flyers(1985)
Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.
American Flyers Synopsis
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.
American Flyers (1985) is a drama film directed by John Badham, released on August 16, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong and Alexandra Paul. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- John Badham
- Writers:
- Steve Tesich
- Producers:
- Gareth Wigan, Paula Weinstein
- Cinematographer:
- Donald Peterman
- Composer:
- Greg Mathieson
- Production:
- WW Production, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,400,000
- Status:
- Released
American Flyers (1985) Trailer
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American Flyers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Costner
as Marcus Sommers
David Marshall Grant
as David
Rae Dawn Chong
as Sarah
Alexandra Paul
as Becky
Janice Rule
as Mrs. Sommers
Luca Bercovici
as Muzzin
Robert Townsend
as Jerome
John Amos
as Dr. Conrad
Jennifer Grey
as Leslie
- Doi Johnson
Doi Johnson
as Randolph
- John Garber
John Garber
as Belov
- James Terry
James Terry
as Hitchhiker
Key crew
Directed by John Badham, written by Steve Tesich, produced by Gareth Wigan and Paula Weinstein.
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American Flyers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 135 ratings.
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American Flyers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Flyers online?
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American Flyers (1985) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Flyers?
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The main cast of American Flyers (1985) includes Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul and Janice Rule. The film was directed by John Badham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Flyers released?
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American Flyers was released on August 16, 1985 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is American Flyers worth watching?
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American Flyers (1985) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Flyers?
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