Flywheel (2003): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Flywheel is a 2003 family drama starring Alex Kendrick as Jay Austin, Ashlynn Dapper and Tracy Goode. It runs 2 hours. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carmel Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flywheel About?
The premise of Flywheel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jay Austin is a slick used‑car salesman whose charming smile and swift promises lure countless customers, only to betray them. As his deceitful tactics are gradually exposed, he is forced to confront the false personas he’s built. Reaching a turning point, he finally abandons the lies and moves forward without looking back.
Flywheel Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- christian film
- used car lot
- repentance
- news reporter
- minister
- convertible
- classic car
- christianity
- change of heart
- used car salesman
- car salesman
- baby
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- pregnancy
- sales
- capitalism
- superstition
- georgia usa
- car
- wealth
- money
- materialism
- struggle
- prayer
- protestant
- dysfunctional family
- newborn baby
- undercover investigation
- dishonesty
- business competition
- one word title
- personality change
- model volcano
- mechanic
- father son relationship
- expose
- employer employee relationship
- title spoken by character
Where to Watch Flywheel
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Flywheel Cast & Characters
Alex Kendrick leads the cast as Jay Austin, with Ashlynn Dapper as Faith Austin and Tracy Goode as Bernie Meyers.
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Alex Kendrick as Jay Austin - Ashlynn Dapper as Faith Austin
- Tracy Goode as Bernie Meyers
- Treavor Lokey as Vince Berkley
Also Starring in Flywheel
· 47 more- Janet Lee Dapper Judy Austin
- Richie Hunnewell Todd Austin
- Daniel Titus Kevin Cantrell
- Lisa Arnold Hillary Vail
- Walter Burnett Max Kendall
- Jim McBride Butch Bowers
- John Spencer Bad Car Salesman #2
- Steve Moore Dan Michaels
- Shannen Fields Miss Gardner
- Ben Roberts Themselves
- John Cochran 1st Man on Lot
- Stephen Kendrick Wiersbe Dunn Athletic Director
- Bobby Jackson Tom Jennings
- Roger Breland Mr. Austin
- Rutha Harris Katie Harris
- Rosetta Harris Armstrong Katie's Sister
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- Marc Keenan Sam Jones
- Mac George George MacDonald
- Jay Sharpe Benny Watts
- Teresa Goode Alma Watts
- Blake Bailey Stephanie Ward
- David Frasier Scott Miller
- Jansen Barnes Jeff Stone
- Carla Hawkins Ms. Wright
- Belle Hess Mary Parker
- Michael Catt Pastor
- Michelle Sidhwa Misty Land
- Allan Stanford Cleatus Beck
- Carrie Crenshaw 1st Woman on Lot
- Ron Dorminey Usher #1
- Shawn Gaines Usher #2
- Tommy Goode Car Buyer #1
- Nancy Goode Car Buyer #2
- Rachel Knuckles Student #1
- Jim Jewell Car Buyer #3
- Anna Knuckles Student #2
- Rebekah Hunnewell Student #3
- Angela Reynolds Money Recipient #1
- Dawn Westmoreland Contest Winner
- Renee Jewell Winner's Friend
- Joshua Kendrick Boy Quoting Scripture
- Vicki Knuckles Teacher in Room
- Dawn Hunnewell Teacher in Hallway
- William W. Haire TR3 Owner
- Greg Westmoreland Bad Car Salesman #1
- Mark Willard Themselves
- Steve Dapper Tow Truck Driver / Greeter (uncredited)
Flywheel Plot Summary
What happens in Flywheel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jay [Alex Kendrick] Austin is a car salesman who consistently cheats his customers, even to the point of overcharging his own pastor. He trains his rotund salesmen, Bernie Meyers [Tracy Goode] and Vince Berkeley [Treavor Lokey], to do likewise. Jay attends church only because his wife Judy Austin [Janet Lee Dapper] wants him to go, and he even fakes giving a tithe donation. His relationships with Judy, who is pregnant, and his son Todd Austin [Richie Hunnewell], who disapproves of his dishonesty, begin to strain as foreclosure looms over his lot.
Full summary
The whole story of Flywheel, scene by scene
Flywheel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Flywheel.
How Well Do You Know Flywheel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the car salesman whose conscience awakens in the film?
Cars in Flywheel
46 cars on screen, including the 1958 Triumph TR3A and the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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1958 Triumph TR3A Main role -
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role -
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Important role -
1995 Toyota Camry Important role
Flywheel Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “A Virada” and “El viaje de la vida”.
- Also known as
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- A Virada
- El viaje de la vida
- Lendkerék
- Koło zamachowe
- 飞越生命
- Махове колесо
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Flywheel FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Flywheel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flywheel?
Flywheel runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Flywheel released?
Flywheel was released on April 9, 2003.
Who is in the cast of Flywheel?
Flywheel stars Alex Kendrick as Jay Austin, Ashlynn Dapper as Faith Austin and Tracy Goode as Bernie Meyers, among 51 credited actors.
Where can I watch Flywheel?
In the US, Flywheel is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Flywheel have a post-credit scene?
No. Flywheel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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