# Flyboys (2006)

> American volunteers find courage, loyalty, and romance in the perilous skies of World War I France.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4836

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Tony Bill
- Cast: James Franco, David Ellison, Jean Reno, Philip Winchester, Todd Boyce, Mac McDonald, Abdul Salis, Karen Ford
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454824/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: heroic, tense, earnest, aviation movie night, historical war film marathon

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