Flyboys(2006)
“When the world first went to war, they were the first to fly.”
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.
Director
Tony Bill
Studio
Electric Entertainment
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
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
Abdul Salis
as Eugene Skinner
Karen Ford
as Mrs. Jensen
Scott Hazell
as Cinema Usher
Ruth Bradley
as Laura
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Mr. Lowry
Tyler Labine
as Briggs Lowry
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Electric Entertainment • Skydance Media • Ingenious Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flyboys?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Flyboys (2006).
What is Flyboys about?▼
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.
Who directed Flyboys?▼
Flyboys was directed by Tony Bill and released in 2006. It is a action, adventure, drama, history, romance, war film.
How long is Flyboys?▼
Flyboys has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in Flyboys?▼
The cast of Flyboys includes 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 and more.
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