Flyboys (2006)

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When the world first went to war, they were the first to fly.

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.

• Released: 2006-09-22
• Genres: Drama, History, War
• Runtime: 2h 18m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 874 votes

Directed by Tony Bill.

Top 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

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Flyboys

• United States: stream on Philo; watch free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• Canada: watch free on Hoopla, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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