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The Boy Who Could Fly
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The Boy Who Could Fly

1986-08-15 · 114 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Family · Fantasy

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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Directors
Nick Castle
Production companies
Lorimar Motion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 7,177,431

Top 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
Jennifer MichasMona
Michelle BardeauxErin
Aura PithartColette
Chris ArnoldSonny
Sean KelsoBad Boy
Meredith Bain WoodwardMeredith Bain WoodwardFemale Administrator
Raimund StammRaimund StammAttendant #1
Dan ZaleAttendant #2
Dwight KossDwight KossDad
Jim McLartyJim McLartyTour Guide

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