Movie

American Flyers

“Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.”

★ 6.1(126)19851h 53m

American Flyers is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Badham
Release date: 1985-08-16
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $1,400,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: WW Production

American Flyers — trailer

About American Flyers

American Flyers is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Badham, starring Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant and Rae Dawn Chong. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Flyers in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Kevin Costner

Marcus Sommers

David Marshall Grant

David

Rae Dawn Chong

Sarah

Alexandra Paul

Becky

Janice Rule

Mrs. Sommers

Luca Bercovici

Muzzin

Robert Townsend

Jerome

John Amos

Dr. Conrad

Jennifer Grey

Leslie

Doi Johnson

Randolph

John Garber

Belov

James Terry

Hitchhiker

Themes & keywords

sportsbicyclecyclingbicycle race

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American Flyers in United States?+

In United States, American Flyers is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is American Flyers on Netflix?+

American Flyers is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is American Flyers?+

American Flyers has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in American Flyers?+

American Flyers stars Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul and Janice Rule.

When did American Flyers come out?+

American Flyers is a 1985 movie directed by John Badham.

What genre is American Flyers?+

American Flyers is Drama film.

Who directed American Flyers?+

American Flyers was directed by John Badham.