The Boy Who Could Fly

The Boy Who Could Fly

1986 · 114 min · EN · PG · 6.3 (112 votes)
Dir. Nick Castle · Starring Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia, Colleen Dewhurst, Fred Gwynne · Music Bruce Broughton

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

DramaFamilyFantasy

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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A gentle, magical 80s fantasy that feels like a warm hug. It's a whimsical, heartwarming story about acceptance and the power of imagination to lift spirits and change lives. Perfect for a cozy family viewing.

whimsicalheartwarmingmagicalupliftingsteady80s fantasyfamily-friendlygentle dramaacceptancefamilyimaginationovercoming adversity
autismflightwidowed motherautistic
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