American Flyers (1985)

When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm for cycling and decide to enter a grueling bike race through the mountains. However, Marcus' health soon begins to fail, and David must compete without his brother at his side.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after American Flyers

• Blue Thunder (1983) — John Badham directed both
• Fandango (1985) — Kevin Costner appears in both
• Bird on a Wire (1990) — John Badham directed both
• Radio Flyer (1992)
• Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024) — Same feel: dramatic, realistic
• Downhill Racer (1969) — Same feel: dramatic, realistic