Where can I watch “The Boy Who Could Fly” legally online?

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Where to Watch The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) (Legally)

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

Aug 15, 1986 US 114 min G

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145 votes

Drama Family Fantasy

Where can I watch “The Boy Who Could Fly” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1986), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama, Family, Fantasy blend, with a runtime close to 114 minutes.

Top billed names include Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Fred Savage, Bonnie Bedelia.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

autism, flight, widowed mother, autistic

Official trailer

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Plot

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.