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Flyboys

6.520062h 18mPG-13MovieDramaHistoryWar

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.

DirectorTony Bill
WritersDavid S. Ward·Phil Sears
ProducersJames Clayton·Phillip Goldfarb

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Cast · Directed by Tony Bill

JFJames Franco
James Franco
Blaine Rawlings
DEDavid Ellison
David Ellison
Eddie Beagle
JRJean Reno
Jean Reno
Capt. Thenault
PWPhilip Winchester
Philip Winchester
William Jensen
TBTodd Boyce
Todd Boyce
Mr. Jensen
MMMac McDonald
Mac McDonald
Sheriff Detweiller
ASAbdul Salis
Abdul Salis
Eugene Skinner
KF
Karen Ford
Mrs. Jensen
SH
Scott Hazell
Cinema Usher
RBRuth Bradley
Ruth Bradley
Laura
TPTim Pigott-Smith
Tim Pigott-Smith
Mr. Lowry
TLTyler Labine
Tyler Labine
Briggs Lowry

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Flyboys — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Flyboys?

Flyboys is streaming on Philo, The CW and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Flyboys on Netflix?

No, Flyboys is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and The CW.

Is Flyboys on Amazon Prime Video?

Flyboys isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Flyboys for free?

Flyboys is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Kanopy in United States.

Is Flyboys based on a true story?

Yes — Flyboys is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).