PG-13

Radio Flyer

1992 • 114 min • Drama

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Synopsis

A father reminisces about his childhood when he and his younger brother moved to a new town with their mother, her new husband and their dog, Shane. When the younger brother is subjected to physical abuse at the hands of their brutal stepfather, Mike decides to convert their toy trolley, the "Radio Flyer", into a plane to fly him to safety.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

210 reviews

70 Audience · 210 · 100%

Two brothers living in the 1960s with their mother and abusive stepfather cope by retreating into fantasy. The older brother plans to build a flying machine to help his younger sibling escape the painful reality of their home life. The film explores themes of childhood trauma and the power of imagination.

Violence & peril: 7/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 6/10