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63% Critic Match
The Boy Who Could Fly
“A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?”
6.3 / 10• 1986• 1h 54m•PG• English
DramaFamilyFantasy
Storyline
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 & Crew
Lucy Deakins
Milly
Lead
Jay Underwood
Eric
Fred Savage
Louis
Bonnie Bedelia
Charlene
Colleen Dewhurst
Mrs. Sherman
Fred Gwynne
Uncle Hugo
Jason Priestley
Gary
Cameron Bancroft
Joe
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nick Castle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Boy Who Could Fly is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
