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1986 · Movie · 1h 54m · PG

The Boy Who Could Fly

CriticsCritics: 65
AudienceAudience: 6.7

After moving to a new neighborhood with her widowed mother and brother, a young girl befriends an autistic neighbor fascinated by flight. Their unusual friendship helps both families face personal difficulties and opens the door to hope, imagination, and change.

My take

You may enjoy this heartfelt, nostalgic fantasy if you like gentle coming-of-age stories such as Fly Away Home; Not for you if you prefer fast pacing, realism, or neatly explained ideas.

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Cast

Jay UnderwoodLucy DeakinsFred SavageBonnie BedeliaColleen DewhurstFred GwynneJason PriestleyCameron Bancroft

Director

Nick Castle

If tonight is a The Boy Who Could Fly night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.