American Flyers
“Two brothers challenge the road. And life itself.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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American Flyers - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-04
Top Cast
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Kevin Costner
Marcus Sommers
David Marshall Grant
David
Rae Dawn Chong
Sarah
Alexandra Paul
Becky
Janice Rule
Mrs. Sommers
Luca Bercovici
Muzzin
Robert Townsend
Jerome
John Amos
Dr. Conrad
Jennifer Grey
Leslie
Doi Johnson
Randolph
John Garber
Belov
James Terry
Hitchhiker
Jessica Nelson
Hitchhiker
Tom Lawrence
Timekeeper
Brian Drebber
Race Announcer
Judith Jordan
Woman Reporter
Katherine Kriss
Vera
Jan Speck
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Tesich
- Original Score
- Greg Mathieson, Lee Ritenour
- Original Title
- American Flyers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- WW Production, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Steve Tesich
Greg Mathieson, Lee Ritenour
Donald Peterman, Frank M. Holgate
Jeff Jones, Frank Morriss, Dallas Puett
Gareth Wigan, Paula Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
John Badham
Director
Steve Tesich
Screenplay
Marianna Elliott
Costume Design
Jeff Jones
Editor
Frank Morriss
Editor
Dallas Puett
Editor
Gareth Wigan
Producer
Paula Weinstein
Producer
Greg Mathieson
Original Music Composer
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Lee Ritenour
Original Music Composer
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Greg Walker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Flyers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Flyers about?
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.
Who directed American Flyers?
American Flyers was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in American Flyers?
The principal cast of American Flyers includes Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul, Janice Rule.
When was American Flyers released and how long is it?
American Flyers was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did American Flyers make at the box office?
American Flyers grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for American Flyers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Flyers was composed by Greg Mathieson, Lee Ritenour.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Flyers?
American Flyers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).