Overview

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.

Cast

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

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What is "The Boy Who Could Fly" about?

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.

When was "The Boy Who Could Fly" released?

The Boy Who Could Fly was released in 1986.

Who stars in "The Boy Who Could Fly"?

The cast includes Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia.

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