The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

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

114 min★ 6.6 · 7,215 votes

• Drama
• Fantasy
• Romance

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.

Release date

August 15, 1986

Country of origin

Canada, United States

Box office

$7,177,431