The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

Director:

Nick Castle

Writer:

Nick Castle (writer)

Release Date:

15 August 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

Wish hard enough... love long enough... and anything's possible.

Plot:

Milly and Lewis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems...

Plot Keywords:

Underage Drinking | Autism | Therapist | Alcoholic | Big Wheel

Awards:

3 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Lucy Deakins	...	Milly Michaelson
Jay Underwood	...	Eric Gibb
Bonnie Bedelia	...	Charlene Michaelson
Fred Savage	...	Louis Michaelson
Colleen Dewhurst	...	Mrs. Sherman
Fred Gwynne	...	Uncle Hugo Gibb
Mindy Cohn	...	Geneva
Janet MacLachlan	...	Mrs. D'Gregario
Jennifer Michas	...	Mona
Michelle Bardeaux	...	Erin
Aura Pithart	...	Colette
Cameron Bancroft	...	Joe (as Cam Bancroft)
Jason Priestley	...	Gary (as Jason Priestly)
Chris Arnold	...	Sonny
Sean Kelso	...	Bad Boy

Runtime:

114 min | UK:107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:G | Finland:K-10 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Lorimar Productions

Trivia:

In one scene Fred Savage plays the "Last Starfighter" video game from the 1984 film, also directed by director Nick Castle.

Movie Connections:

Features The Last Starfighter (1984)

Soundtrack:

WALKIN' ON AIR

One of the classic and wonderful films from the 80's!

The boy who could fly was and still is one of my favourite films and my feelings about this film haven't changed since. It opens as Millie and her family are starting there new life in town and moving in to their new home. As they are settling in Millie sees a boy called Eric he lives just opposite her he doesn't speak and shows no emotions. But one thing he can do is fly. Millie befriends him and tries to get to know him better and slowly he begins to open up to her. They fall in love and it's so sweet and heart warming This is an underrated gem from the 80's.Some people may have missed this film but I recommend it to anyone looking for something with a heart and a great story. The music by Bruce Broughton is just beautiful and wonderful and the song in the closing credits walking on air is just fantastic. This film has a positive message about dreams and believing that things can happen it's one of the best films I've ever seen. They just don't make films like this anymore.