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The Boy Who Could Fly

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

6.319861h 54mDramaFamilyFantasy
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The Boy Who Could Fly is a 1986 drama and family film, running 1h 54m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

PG age rating1h 54mDramaFamily

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1986-08-15
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Director
Nick Castle
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 · 154 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Lucy DeakinsMilly
Jay UnderwoodEric
Fred SavageLouis
Bonnie BedeliaCharlene
Colleen DewhurstMrs. Sherman
Fred GwynneUncle Hugo
Jason PriestleyGary
Cameron BancroftJoe
Janet MacLachlanMrs. D'Gregario
Mindy CohnGeneva
Jennifer MichasMona
Michelle BardeauxErin
Aura PithartColette
Chris ArnoldSonny

Questions about The Boy Who Could Fly

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Where can I watch The Boy Who Could Fly in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Boy Who Could Fly is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Boy Who Could Fly suitable for children?

The Boy Who Could Fly is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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…

How long is The Boy Who Could Fly?

The Boy Who Could Fly runs for 1h 54m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Boy Who Could Fly trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official Trailer - THE BOY WHO COULD FLY (1986, Jay Underwood) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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