American Flyers

American Flyers

By John Badham

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1985-08-16
  • Advisory Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 1h 52min
  • Director: John Badham
  • Production Company: WW Production
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: GBP 7.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: GBP 3.49
6.2/10
6.2
From 112 Ratings

Description

In bicycle parlance, David Sommers is a "wheelsucker," drafting through life, lacking the sprint to bridge the gap between the pack and the break. But the tragedies that David and his brother, Marcus, confront together teach him become a winner, to join Marcus as half of a pair of American Flyers. Academy Award winner Kevin Costner stars with David Grant and Rae Dawn Chong in this story of two brothers a sports medicine doctor and his very naturally talented younger brother, whose differences have become an open rift. Together, they try to bridge the gap by competing together in a grueling three-day bicycle race that challenges their physical and emotional courage and leads to a reaffirmation of their love for each other.

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  • Almost 30 years on, still the best

    5
    By Gee!
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but has there been a greater cycling film since this? This is classic! Another cycling movie is long overdue.
  • Brilliant film

    5
    By imark78
    I love this film and well worth a buy. Just a note to say that I have read the reviews of this on here saying that they only have it on rental. If you change it over to SD rather than HD you can buy it rather than rent it. Same it's not in HD but I doubt that will take much away from the enjoyment of this film.
  • American Flyers

    5
    By Dodge Gharger
    Great film. But can I tunes let you buy as well as renting it. From a keen cyclist.
  • Classic ?update needed

    5
    By Billrol
    One of my favourite all time films, and as a cyclist makes it even more special. I do think that with modern film making tech such as HD this is ripe for a remake...............PLEASE!!
  • Hell of the West.

    4
    By CTU BOY
    Best cycling film ever. Great cast, very exciting emotional sports drama. iTunes please release the soundtrack as well! I would buy straight away.
  • American flyers

    4
    By Soren1773
    All time best cycling film ever made wish I tunes would release for sale instead of rental
  • American flyer

    5
    By graham ellis
    Classic cycling film, very American but good one to watch
  • American Flyers

    5
    By davebike
    Pretty good film very watchable. Also very American say no more lol.

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