The Boy Who Could Fly
“A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?”
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.
Where to watch The Boy Who Could Fly in United States
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Where is The Boy Who Could Fly streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly is a 1986 English-language drama, family and fantasy film directed by Nick Castle. The cast is led by Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Boy Who Could Fly was produced by Lorimar Motion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1986, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Writers
- Nick Castle
- Release date
- August 15, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
The Boy Who Could Fly cast & crew
The Boy Who Could Fly was directed by Nick Castle and written by Nick Castle.
The cast features Lucy Deakins as Milly, Jay Underwood as Eric, Fred Savage as Louis, Bonnie Bedelia as Charlene, Colleen Dewhurst as Mrs. Sherman, and Fred Gwynne as Uncle Hugo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Broughton, cinematography is by Adam Holender, and it was produced by Gary Adelson.
Is The Boy Who Could Fly worth watching?
The Boy Who Could Fly holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 145 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, family, and fantasy, The Boy Who Could Fly is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Boy Who Could Fly
Lucy Deakins
Milly
Jay Underwood
Eric
Fred Savage
Louis
Bonnie Bedelia
Charlene
Colleen Dewhurst
Mrs. Sherman
Fred Gwynne
Uncle Hugo
Jason Priestley
Gary
Cameron Bancroft
Joe
Janet MacLachlan
Mrs. D'Gregario
Mindy Cohn
Geneva
Jennifer Michas
Mona
Michelle Bardeaux
Erin
The Boy Who Could Fly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boy Who Could Fly in United States?
The Boy Who Could Fly is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Boy Who Could Fly in?
The Boy Who Could Fly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boy Who Could Fly?
The Boy Who Could Fly runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Boy Who Could Fly rated?
The Boy Who Could Fly is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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