The Flying Scotsman
Seen it?2006 | 96 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, who breaks the world one-hour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 68K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Douglas Mackinnon
- Jonny Lee MillerGraeme Obree
- Sean BrownYoung Graeme Obree
- Joseph CarneyChild Gang Leader
- Billy BoydMalky
- Laura FraserAnne Obree
- Brian CoxDouglas Baxter
- Ron DonachieScobie
- Morven ChristieKatie
- David Hounslow"Specialized" Representative
- Gary HollywoodCycle Courier