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Flyboys

2006Movie2 h 18 minPG-13

DramaHistory
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic476.9Rotten Tomatoes34%66%

A thrilling, nostalgic drama movie about history and war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

When the world first went to war, they were the first to fly.

The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots.

Feels like

  • World War I
  • Aerial Combat
  • Lafayette Escadrille
  • Dogfights
  • American Volunteers
  • Historical Drama
  • Courage
  • Brotherhood
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Tony Bill
Written by
David S. Ward
Produced by
Marc Frydman, Dean Devlin
Music by
Trevor Rabin

Everyone

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Facts

September 22, 2006 · 2 h 18 min · PG-13

Released
September 22, 2006
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
30 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Switch to English, Broken Ace, Badass Longcoat +9

  • Switch to English
  • Broken Ace
  • Badass Longcoat
  • Selective Historical Armoury
  • Hindenburg Incendiary Principle
  • Dude, Not Funny!
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Color-Coded for Your Convenience
  • Life-or-Limb Decision
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Chekhov's Gun

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Flyboys?"

Questions about Flyboys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flyboys?

fuboTVPhiloThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

In the United States, Flyboys streams on fuboTV and Philo, and it is free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Flyboys worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is Flyboys okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

Can I half-watch Flyboys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Flyboys a box office flop?

Budget$60 million
Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 30% of its budget.

What tropes does Flyboys use?

Switch to EnglishBroken AceBadass LongcoatSelective Historical ArmouryHindenburg Incendiary PrincipleDude, Not Funny!Shell-Shocked VeteranColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceLife-or-Limb DecisionAnyone Can DieEven Evil Has StandardsChekhov's Gunand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Switch to English, Broken Ace, and Badass Longcoat.