The Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman

The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.

Directed by Douglas Mackinnon

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Scion Films

200696 min6.5 / 10

An uplifting true-story drama about an underdog cyclist's determination to achieve greatness through ingenuity and perseverance.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Flying Scotsman end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Flying Scotsman easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Flying Scotsman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Flying Scotsman violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Flying Scotsman sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Flying Scotsman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Flying Scotsman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Flying Scotsman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Flying Scotsman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Flying Scotsman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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