American Flyers

1985, Drama, 1h 54m

21 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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American Flyers shifts between family drama and cycling action gears with enough strength to make this inspirational sports picture more than pedestrian. Read critic reviews

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When Dr. Marcus Sommers (Kevin Costner) realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David (David Grant) 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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Badham
  • Producer:
    Gareth Wigan, Paula Weinstein
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  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

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
John Badham
Director
Gareth Wigan
Producer
Paula Weinstein
Producer
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Critic Reviews for American Flyers

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