The Boy Who Could Fly(1986)
A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?
The Boy Who Could Fly Synopsis
Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) is a drama, family and fantasy film directed by Nick Castle, released on August 15, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage and Bonnie Bedelia. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Castle
- Writers:
- Nick Castle
- Producers:
- Gary Adelson
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Revenue:
- $7,177,431
- Status:
- Released
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) Trailer
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The Boy Who Could Fly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucy Deakins
as Milly
Jay Underwood
as Eric
Fred Savage
as Louis
Bonnie Bedelia
as Charlene
Colleen Dewhurst
as Mrs. Sherman
Fred Gwynne
as Uncle Hugo
Jason Priestley
as Gary
Cameron Bancroft
as Joe
Janet MacLachlan
as Mrs. D'Gregario
Mindy Cohn
as Geneva
- Jennifer Michas
Jennifer Michas
as Mona
- Michelle Bardeaux
Michelle Bardeaux
as Erin
Key crew
Directed by Nick Castle, written by Nick Castle, produced by Gary Adelson.
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The Boy Who Could Fly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 149 ratings.
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The Boy Who Could Fly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy Who Could Fly online?
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The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boy Who Could Fly?
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The main cast of The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) includes Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia and Colleen Dewhurst. The film was directed by Nick Castle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boy Who Could Fly released?
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The Boy Who Could Fly was released on August 15, 1986 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Boy Who Could Fly worth watching?
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The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boy Who Could Fly?
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Yes. The official The Boy Who Could Fly trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.