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The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?

  • Aug 15, 1986
  • 1h 54m
  • PG

6.3/10

TMDB user score
154 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Boy Who Could Fly is a 1986 drama and family film directed by Nick Castle. Its leading cast includes Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood and Fred Savage. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.3/10 from 154 TMDB votes

Trailer

Official Trailer - THE BOY WHO COULD FLY (1986, Jay Underwood) · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • 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
  • Aura Pithart Colette
  • Chris Arnold Sonny
  • Sean Kelso Bad Boy
  • Meredith Bain Woodward Female Administrator
  • Raimund Stamm Attendant #1
  • Dan Zale Attendant #2

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