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Movie poster: American Flyers (1985)
🎬 Movie

American Flyers

1985 · 113 min Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1985
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director John Badham
Runtime 113 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (123 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: John Badham

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Marcus Sommers

David Marshall Grant

David Marshall Grant

David

Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Sarah

Alexandra Paul

Alexandra Paul

Becky

Janice Rule

Janice Rule

Mrs. Sommers

Luca Bercovici

Luca Bercovici

Muzzin

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

Jerome

John Amos

John Amos

Dr. Conrad

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey

Leslie

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Doi Johnson

Randolph

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