American Flyers
"Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself."
Originally released in 1985. American Flyers is a drama film. directed by John Badham.
Starring Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, and Rae Dawn Chong
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (123 votes)
Box Office
$1.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,400,000
Production Companies
- WW Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Flyers 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 invit...
Who directed American Flyers?
American Flyers was directed by John Badham.
How long is American Flyers?
American Flyers has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was American Flyers released?
American Flyers was released on August 16, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Flyers?
The main cast of American Flyers includes Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul, Janice Rule.
Is American Flyers worth watching?
American Flyers has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.