How long is The Boy Who Could Fly?

The Boy Who Could Fly is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Boy Who Could Fly rated?

The Boy Who Could Fly is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream The Boy Who Could Fly?

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The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 154 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Released: August 15, 1986
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 154 votes
Director: Nick Castle
Starring: Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Boy Who Could Fly?: The Boy Who Could Fly is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Boy Who Could Fly rated?: The Boy Who Could Fly is rated PG in the US.
Is The Boy Who Could Fly a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Boy Who Could Fly?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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