Skyward(1980)
A touching drama of a handicapped teenager and her quest for the freedom of the skies.
Skyward Synopsis
Billie Dupree is a flight instructor at an old Texas airport. When a young girl in a wheelchair finds the airport by watching gliders fly, she decides she wants to learn how to fly. Dupree teaches her to fly with some special controls compensating for her handicap. Koup Trenton runs an aircraft repair service and is trying desperately to get an old airplane back in the air. The three, together, put the young girl and the old plane up in the air.
Skyward (1980) is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Ron Howard, released on November 20, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Suzy Barbieri and Marion Ross. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Howard
- Writers:
- Anson Williams, Nancy Sackett
- Producers:
- John A. Kuri
- Cinematographer:
- Robert C. Jessup
- Composer:
- Lee Holdridge
- Production:
- Anson Productions, Major H Productions
- Status:
- Released
Skyward (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Skyward before you stream it.
Skyward Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Billie Dupree
Howard Hesseman
as Koup Trenton
Suzy Barbieri
as Julie Ward
Marion Ross
as Natalie Ward
Clu Gulager
as Steve Ward
Ben Marley
as Scott Billings
Lisa Whelchel
as Lisa Ward
Irma P. Hall
as Mrs. Sinclair
- Mark Wheeler
Mark Wheeler
as Mr. Olsen
Jessie Lee Fulton
as Secretary
Bill Thurman
as Pilot #1
Rance Howard
as Pilot #2
Key crew
Directed by Ron Howard, written by Anson Williams and Nancy Sackett, produced by John A. Kuri.
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Skyward Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Skyward – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skyward online?
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Skyward (1980) is available to stream on CDA Premium. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Skyward?
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The main cast of Skyward (1980) includes Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Suzy Barbieri, Marion Ross and Clu Gulager. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skyward released?
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Skyward was released on November 20, 1980 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Skyward worth watching?
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Skyward (1980) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Skyward?
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Yes. The official Skyward trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.