Flyboys (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 2h 18m
Flyboys is a WWI action film centered on the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of young American pilots who volunteer to fly for France. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its frequent and intense aerial combat sequences, which include numerous on-screen deaths, plane explosions, and some bloody aftermath. While there is a romantic subplot, the main focus is on the violence and peril of war. Parents should be aware of several… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Flyboys appropriate for kids?
Flyboys is a WWI action film centered on the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of young American pilots who volunteer to fly for France. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its frequent and intense aerial combat sequences, which include numerous on-screen deaths, plane… Read more — free account
Content severity in Flyboys
What happens in Flyboys, moment by moment
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:28 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:47 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in Flyboys
A brief scene takes place in what is clearly a brothel, where women are seen in slightly revealing clothing (cleavage is visible). A man is shown coming out of a room with a woman, and another man mistakenly grabs a woman's buttocks. A central romance involves some kissing, but there is no nudity or explicit sexual content.
Violence and gore in Flyboys
The film contains frequent and intense aerial combat violence typical of a war movie. Numerous pilots are shot down in fiery explosions, and some are shown being shot in their cockpits with visible blood spray. One pilot is executed on the ground by an enemy ace. In a particularly intense scene, a pilot is forced to amputate his friend's hand (the impact is shown but the act itself is not lingered on). Another pilot shoots himself rather than burn to death in his plane. A character is shot and killed at close…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Flyboys
Language is relatively mild for a PG-13 film. Profanity includes scattered uses of "hell," "damn," "goddamn," and "bastards."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Flyboys
There are several scenes of social drinking in bars where pilots celebrate or mourn. In one scene, a character who states he does not drink is encouraged by others to have a drink. Characters also smoke cigarettes and cigars occasionally, in keeping with the historical period.
Mature themes in Flyboys
The primary themes are courage, sacrifice, and the brutality of war. The deaths of several main characters are depicted, which can be emotionally impactful. One character suffers a severe emotional breakdown (implied PTSD) and is unable to fly for a time. There are also themes of revenge, particularly one pilot's quest to defeat the enemy ace who killed his friends. A minor subplot involves a character dealing with his past crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flyboys appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Flyboys is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Flyboys is a WWI action film centered on the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of young American pilots who volunteer to fly for France. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its frequent and intense aerial combat…
What age rating does Flyboys have?
Flyboys is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Flyboys about?
Flyboys is a WWI action film centered on the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of young American pilots who volunteer to fly for France. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its frequent and intense aerial combat sequences, which include numerous on-screen deaths, plane explosions, and some bloody aftermath. While…
Is there sex or nudity in Flyboys?
A brief scene takes place in what is clearly a brothel, where women are seen in slightly revealing clothing (cleavage is visible). A man is shown coming out of a room with a woman, and another man mistakenly grabs a woman's buttocks. A central romance…
How violent is Flyboys?
The film contains frequent and intense aerial combat violence typical of a war movie. Numerous pilots are shot down in fiery explosions, and some are shown being shot in their cockpits with visible blood spray. One pilot is executed on the ground by an enemy…
Is the language in Flyboys appropriate for kids?
Language is relatively mild for a PG-13 film. Profanity includes scattered uses of "hell," "damn," "goddamn," and "bastards."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Flyboys?
There are several scenes of social drinking in bars where pilots celebrate or mourn. In one scene, a character who states he does not drink is encouraged by others to have a drink. Characters also smoke cigarettes and cigars occasionally, in keeping with the…
What mature themes appear in Flyboys?
The primary themes are courage, sacrifice, and the brutality of war. The deaths of several main characters are depicted, which can be emotionally impactful. One character suffers a severe emotional breakdown (implied PTSD) and is unable to fly for a time…
How long is Flyboys?
Flyboys runs 138 minutes, directed by Tony Bill, released in 2006.
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