The Flying Scotsman
The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.
The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.
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2006
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Based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, who breaks the world one-hour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts.
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Details
Runtime:
96 min
Release date:
16 Aug 2006
Country:
GB, DE, IT, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
7 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
It's an underdog story with teeth.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
22 Aug 2007
fresh:
There's much to admire here, even if you're not into cycling. Douglas Mackinnon's made a fine fist of a great little underdog story.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
28 Jun 2007
rotten:
Never quite manages to whip its disparate story elements into an emotionally moving whole.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
14 May 2007
rotten:
It's a story that practically begs to be made into a film, albeit preferably one less pat than The Flying Scotsman.
– Keith Phipps,
AV Club,
5 May 2007
fresh:
A classic tale of the heroic little guy that goes beyond the sport of cycling, told with elegant restraint in this sensitive and beautifully rendered film.
– Sarah Kaufman,
Washington Post,
4 May 2007