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American Flyers

1985Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes70%82%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes70%82%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
John Badham
Written by
Steve Tesich
Produced by
Paula Weinstein, Gareth Wigan
Music by
Lee Ritenour, Greg Mathieson

Everyone

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Facts

August 16, 1985 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released
August 16, 1985
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$1 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

My Nayme Is, Mentor Occupational Hazard, Ain't No Rule +3

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream American Flyers?"

Questions about American Flyers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Flyers?

PrimeHowdy

In the United States, American Flyers streams on Prime and Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is American Flyers worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is American Flyers okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch American Flyers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is American Flyers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.