The Boy Who Could Fly(1986)
“A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?”
Overview
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.
Director
Nick Castle
Studio
Lorimar Motion Pictures
Revenue
$7M
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
as Mona
Michelle Bardeaux
as Erin
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Lorimar Motion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Boy Who Could Fly (1986).
What is The Boy Who Could Fly about?▼
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.
Who directed The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The Boy Who Could Fly was directed by Nick Castle and released in 1986. It is a drama, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The Boy Who Could Fly has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The cast of The Boy Who Could Fly includes Lucy Deakins as Milly, Jay Underwood as Eric, Fred Savage as Louis, Bonnie Bedelia as Charlene, Colleen Dewhurst as Mrs. Sherman and more.
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