The Boy Who Could Fly
"A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?"
Originally released in 1986. The Boy Who Could Fly is a drama/family film. directed by Nick Castle.
Starring Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, and Fred Savage
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (142 votes)
Box Office
$7.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $7,177,431
Production Companies
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Boy Who Could Fly?
The Boy Who Could Fly was directed by Nick Castle.
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).
When was The Boy Who Could Fly released?
The Boy Who Could Fly was released on August 15, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boy Who Could Fly?
The main cast of The Boy Who Could Fly includes Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia, Colleen Dewhurst.
Is The Boy Who Could Fly worth watching?
The Boy Who Could Fly has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.