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The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

Film · 1986 · 114 min · PG · Drama · Family · Fantasy

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.

Directed by Nick Castle

Starring Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia, Colleen Dewhurst, Fred Gwynne, Jason Priestley, Cameron Bancroft

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In cinemas15 August 1986
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First release anywhere15 August 1986

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