The Flying Scotsman(2006)
The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.
The Flying Scotsman Synopsis
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.
The Flying Scotsman (2006) is a drama film directed by Douglas Mackinnon, released on August 16, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Brown, Joseph Carney and Billy Boyd. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Writers:
- John Brown, Simon Rose, Declan Hughes
- Producers:
- Claire Chapman, Peter Gallagher, Sara Giles
- Cinematographer:
- Gavin Finney
- Composer:
- Martin Phipps
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Scion Films, ContentFilm, Zero West Filmproduktion, Freewheel International, DNC Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Flying Scotsman (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Flying Scotsman before you stream it.
The Flying Scotsman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonny Lee Miller
as Graeme Obree
- Sean Brown
Sean Brown
as Young Graeme Obree
- Joseph Carney
Joseph Carney
as Child Gang Leader
Billy Boyd
as Malky
Laura Fraser
as Anne Obree
Brian Cox
as Douglas Baxter
Ron Donachie
as Scobie
Morven Christie
as Katie
David Hounslow
as "Specialized" Representative
Gary Hollywood
as Cycle Courier
Pauline Lynch
as Second Office Receptionist
Moray Hunter
as Armstrong
Key crew
Directed by Douglas Mackinnon, written by John Brown, Simon Rose and Declan Hughes, produced by Claire Chapman, Peter Gallagher and Sara Giles.
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The Flying Scotsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 84 ratings.
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The Flying Scotsman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flying Scotsman online?
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The Flying Scotsman (2006) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Flying Scotsman?
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The main cast of The Flying Scotsman (2006) includes Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Brown, Joseph Carney, Billy Boyd and Laura Fraser. The film was directed by Douglas Mackinnon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flying Scotsman released?
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The Flying Scotsman was released on August 16, 2006 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Flying Scotsman worth watching?
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The Flying Scotsman (2006) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 84 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 The Flying Scotsman?
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Yes. The official The Flying Scotsman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.