The Boy Who Could Fly
1986, English. Directed by Nick Castle.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly is streaming on Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 15 August 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nick Castle
- Box office
- $7.2M
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The Boy Who Could Fly: quick answers
Is The Boy Who Could Fly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boy Who Could Fly?
The Boy Who Could Fly runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Boy Who Could Fly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boy Who Could Fly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boy Who Could Fly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boy Who Could Fly is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Boy Who Could Fly on?
The Boy Who Could Fly is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy Who Could Fly?
If you liked The Boy Who Could Fly, try The Good Witch's Gift, The Good Witch's Destiny, The Good Witch.
Who directed The Boy Who Could Fly?
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) was directed by Nick Castle and stars Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage.