Radio Flyer(1992)
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Radio Flyer Synopsis
A father reminisces about his childhood when he and his younger brother moved to a new town with their mother, her new husband and their dog, Shane. When the younger brother is subjected to physical abuse at the hands of their brutal stepfather, Mike decides to convert their toy trolley, the "Radio Flyer", into a plane to fly him to safety.
Radio Flyer (1992) is a drama film directed by Richard Donner, released on February 21, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Lorraine Bracco, John Heard, Adam Baldwin and Elijah Wood. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 213 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Donner
- Writers:
- David Mickey Evans
- Producers:
- Lauren Shuler Donner
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Stonebridge Entertainment, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,651,977
- Status:
- Released
Radio Flyer (1992) Trailer
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Radio Flyer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lorraine Bracco
as Mary
John Heard
as Daugherty
Adam Baldwin
as The King
Elijah Wood
as Mike
Joseph Mazzello
as Bobby
Ben Johnson
as Geronimo Bill
- Sean Baca
Sean Baca
as Fisher
Robert Munic
as Older Fisher
Garette Ratliff Henson
as Chad
Thomas Ian Nicholas
as Ferdie
- Noah Verduzco
Noah Verduzco
as Victor Hernandez
- Isaac Ocampo
Isaac Ocampo
as Jorge Hernandez
Key crew
Directed by Richard Donner, written by David Mickey Evans, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner.
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Radio Flyer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 213 ratings.
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Radio Flyer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Radio Flyer online?
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Radio Flyer (1992) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Radio Flyer?
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The main cast of Radio Flyer (1992) includes Lorraine Bracco, John Heard, Adam Baldwin, Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazzello. The film was directed by Richard Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Radio Flyer released?
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Radio Flyer was released on February 21, 1992 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Radio Flyer worth watching?
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Radio Flyer (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 213 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Radio Flyer?
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Yes. The official Radio Flyer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.