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Flyboys

2006·Movie
2h 18min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic476.9Rotten Tomatoes34%66%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloThe CWKanopyHoopla

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Flyboys fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh at

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About

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.
World War IAerial CombatLafayette EscadrilleDogfightsAmerican VolunteersHistorical DramaCourageBrotherhoodComing-of-Age

Crew

Directed by:
Tony Bill, Matthew Sharp, Sally Jones
Written by:
David S. Ward, Blake T. Evans, Phil Sears
Produced by:
Dean Devlin, David Brown, John Hubbard
Composed by:
Mark Paterson, Peter Afterman, Andy Kennedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Flyboys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flyboys legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

Flyboys is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flyboys worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flyboys rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Flyboys?

2 h 18 min

Flyboys runs 2 h 18 min.

Is Flyboys based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flyboys?

Critics41
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Flyboys higher (67) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Flyboys a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$18 million

No. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 30% of its budget.

What language is Flyboys in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flyboys?

30ARBEBOBRCACLCOCRDOECESFRGFGT+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flyboys in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Flyboys, including Switch to English, Broken Ace, Badass Longcoat.