The Boy Who Could Fly
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The Boy Who Could Fly

(1986)Directed by Nick Castle114 min · PGDrama, Family, Fantasy
“A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?”

Milly (Lucy Deakins) moves to a new neighborhood with her brother Louis (Fred Savage) and their recently widowed mother, Charlene (Bonnie Bedelia), each of them carrying a private trouble into the new house. Next door lives Eric (Jay Underwood), an autistic boy who stands on rooftops with his arms out, fascinated by flight. Nick Castle follows Milly as she befriends him, and she starts to feel she belongs in a place she never wanted to come to.

Lucy Deakinsas Milly
Fred Savageas Louis
Bonnie Bedeliaas Charlene
Colleen Dewhurstas Mrs. Sherman
Fred Gwynneas Uncle Hugo
Janet MacLachlanas Mrs. D'Gregario
Mindy Cohnas Geneva
Jennifer Michasas Mona
Michelle Bardeauxas Erin
Aura Pithartas Colette
Chris Arnoldas Sonny
Sean Kelsoas Bad Boy
Meredith Bain Woodwardas Female Administrator
Raimund Stammas Attendant #1
Dan Zaleas Attendant #2
Jim McLartyas Tour Guide
Betty Phillipsas Institute Receptionist
Tannis Raeas Ms. O'Neil
Tom Heatonas Dr. Nelson