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American Flyers

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1985 | 113 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Color of Money, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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. 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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 39K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Badham

  • Kevin CostnerMarcus Sommers
  • David Marshall GrantDavid
  • Rae Dawn ChongSarah
  • Alexandra PaulBecky
  • Janice RuleMrs. Sommers
  • Luca BercoviciMuzzin
  • Robert TownsendJerome
  • John AmosDr. Conrad
  • Jennifer GreyLeslie
  • Doi JohnsonRandolph