The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

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

Movie · 1986 · 1h 54m · Released · Rated PG · Drama, Family, Fantasy

Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Lucy Deakins as Milly
  • Jay Underwood as Eric
  • Fred Savage as Louis
  • Bonnie Bedelia as Charlene
  • Colleen Dewhurst as Mrs. Sherman
  • Fred Gwynne as Uncle Hugo
  • Jason Priestley as Gary
  • Cameron Bancroft as Joe
  • Janet MacLachlan as Mrs. D'Gregario
  • Mindy Cohn as Geneva

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