The Flyboys
Seen it?2008 | 104 min | Adventure, Action, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 crime fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Two boys from a small town find their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rocco DeVilliers
- Jesse JamesJason McIntyre
- Reiley McClendonKyle Barrett
- Stephen BaldwinSilvio Esposito
- Tom SizemoreAngelo Esposito
- J. Todd AdamsLenny Drake
- Dallen GettlingEd Thomas
- Jennifer SlimkoSamantha Barrett
- Robert CostanzoCarmine
- Vince CecereManny
- Frank D'AmicoSal