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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 (154 votes)August 15, 1986114 minEN
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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 15, 1986
StatusReleased
Runtime114 min
Rating★ 6.3 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$7,177,431
ProductionLorimar Motion Pictures
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Director

Nick Castle

Writers

Nick Castle

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Cast

Lucy DeakinsLucy DeakinsMilly
Jay UnderwoodJay UnderwoodEric
Fred SavageFred SavageLouis
Bonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaCharlene
Colleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstMrs. Sherman
Fred GwynneFred GwynneUncle Hugo
Jason PriestleyJason PriestleyGary
Cameron BancroftCameron BancroftJoe
Janet MacLachlanJanet MacLachlanMrs. D'Gregario
Mindy CohnMindy CohnGeneva
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Jennifer MichasMona
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Michelle BardeauxErin
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