Watch The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) Official Trailer
A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?
6.3 / 10 IMDb August 15, 1986 1h 54m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 54m
Release Date
August 15, 1986
Genre
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Status
Released
Revenue
$7,177,431
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
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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Jennifer Michas
as Mona
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Michelle Bardeaux
as Erin
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Aura Pithart
as Colette
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Chris Arnold
as Sonny
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Sean Kelso
as Bad Boy
Meredith Bain Woodward
as Female Administrator
Raimund Stamm
as Attendant #1
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Dan Zale
as Attendant #2
Dwight Koss
as Dad
Jim McLarty
as Tour Guide
Production Companies
Lorimar Motion Pictures
The Boy Who Could Fly Official Trailer 1986
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