The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) Reviews

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Jay Underwood plays an autistic boy who provides a source of fascination to a new family in town. Never uttering a sound, Underwood spends hours in his backyard, attempting to fly like the birds. Lucy Deakins, the daughter of the new family, befriends Underwood; she is encouraged by teacher Colleen Dewhurst to try to draw the boy out of his shell, and to keep a journal on the subject. Rendered unconscious in a fall, Deakins dreams that Underwood can fly. The boy is suddenly whisked away to an institution, and Deakins despairs that she'll never see him again. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, (more)

Director(s):: Nick Castle, Jr.

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG

Format(s):: DVD | Digital SD
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	Ernie M.

9 out of 10 people found this review helpful

I first saw this when I was 16 and I have since seen it many other times and loved it every single time! Beautiful, well-done movie that is very emotional and moving and has a lot to say.

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	Kathleen H.

0 out of 0 people found this review helpful

Outstanding movie!!!! Can't say enough - only that I never heard of it before. Very worth while to watch with the family.

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	Stephen O.

2 out of 8 people found this review helpful

This movie just blew it's potential. There was an original idea that was not resolved well in the end. The last twenty minutes of voice over was a inadequate attempt to explain the movie away.

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	Ernie M.

9 out of 10 people found this review helpful

I first saw this when I was 16 and I have since seen it many other times and loved it every single time! Beautiful, well-done movie that is very emotional and moving and has a lot to say.

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	Kathleen H.

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Outstanding movie!!!! Can't say enough - only that I never heard of it before. Very worth while to watch with the family.

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	Stephen O.

2 out of 8 people found this review helpful

This movie just blew it's potential. There was an original idea that was not resolved well in the end. The last twenty minutes of voice over was a inadequate attempt to explain the movie away.

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