
The Boy Who Could Fly
A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Boy Who Could Fly
- Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Release Date: 1986-08-15
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Rating: 6.3/10 (130 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $7,177,431
- Production Companies: Lorimar Motion Pictures, 20th Century Fox Television
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.066
- Languages:
Cast & Crew

Lucy Deakins
as Milly

Jay Underwood
as Eric

Fred Savage
as Louis

Bonnie Bedelia
as Charlene

Colleen Dewhurst
as Mrs. Sherman

Fred Gwynne
as Uncle Hugo

Jason Priestley
as Gary

Cameron Bancroft
as Joe

Janet MacLachlan
as Mrs. D'Gregario

Mindy Cohn
as Geneva
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Trailers & Clips
Official Trailer - THE BOY WHO COULD FLY (1986, Jay Underwood)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The Boy Who Could Fly is a Drama, Family, Fantasy movie directed by . It was released on 1986-08-15.
Who are the main actors in The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The main cast includes Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia, Colleen Dewhurst, .
Where can I watch The Boy Who Could Fly online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Boy Who Could Fly is available.
Is The Boy Who Could Fly based on a true story?▼
A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?
What is the IMDb rating of The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The Boy Who Could Fly has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 130 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $7,177,431 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Lorimar Motion Pictures, 20th Century Fox Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Boy Who Could Fly filmed?▼
The Boy Who Could Fly was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
The total runtime of The Boy Who Could Fly is 114 minutes.
Is The Boy Who Could Fly suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Boy Who Could Fly?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Boy Who Could Fly.
Does The Boy Who Could Fly have a post-credit scene?▼
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