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Flyboys (2006)

โ€œWhen the world first went to war, they were the first to fly.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 874 votes 2h 18m pg-13 ActionAdventureRomanceDramaHistoryWar

#115 of 217 films from 2006 #1131 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tony Bill ยท Written by David S. Ward, Phil Sears, Blake T. Evans

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Overview

The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots.

Cast

James Francoas Blaine Rawlings
David Ellisonas Eddie Beagle
Jean Renoas Capt. Thenault
Philip Winchesteras William Jensen
Todd Boyceas Mr. Jensen
Mac McDonaldas Sheriff Detweiller
Abdul Salisas Eugene Skinner
Karen Fordas Mrs. Jensen
Scott Hazellas Cinema Usher
Ruth Bradleyas Laura
Tim Pigott-Smithas Mr. Lowry
Tyler Labineas Briggs Lowry
Gail Downeyas Mrs. Lowry
Augustin Legrandas L.T. Giroux

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 2006
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$17,858,059 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0454824

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Questions

How long is Flyboys?
Flyboys runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is Flyboys worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 874 votes, which places it #115 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 47%) and #1131 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Flyboys?
Flyboys was directed by Tony Bill.
Who stars in Flyboys?
James Franco as Blaine Rawlings; David Ellison as Eddie Beagle; Jean Reno as Capt. Thenault; Philip Winchester as William Jensen; Todd Boyce as Mr. Jensen; Mac McDonald as Sheriff Detweiller.
What is Flyboys rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Flyboys?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11489.

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