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Radio Flyer (1992)

Movie ★ 7.0 114 min

Drama

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.

Richard Donner Director David Mickey Evans Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 21, 1992
Runtime
114 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$35.0M
Box office
$4.7M
IMDb
tt0105211
Language
Studio
Stonebridge Entertainment, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions,

Themes

Cast

Lorraine Bracco Lorraine Bracco Mary John Heard John Heard Daugherty Adam Baldwin Adam Baldwin The King Elijah Wood Elijah Wood Mike Joseph Mazzello Joseph Mazzello Bobby Ben Johnson Ben Johnson Geronimo Bill Sean Baca Fisher Robert Munic Robert Munic Older Fisher Garette Ratliff Henson Garette Ratliff Henson Chad Thomas Ian Nicholas Thomas Ian Nicholas Ferdie Noah Verduzco Victor Hernandez Isaac Ocampo Jorge Hernandez Kaylan Romero Jesus Hernandez Abraham Verduzco Carlos Hernandez T.J. Evans Big Raymond Victor DiMattia Victor DiMattia Little Raymond Adam Hendershott Adam Hendershott Boy #1 Daniel Bieber Boy #2

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Frequently asked questions

What is Radio Flyer about?
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.
Who directed Radio Flyer?
Radio Flyer was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in Radio Flyer?
Radio Flyer stars Lorraine Bracco, John Heard, Adam Baldwin, Elijah Wood.
When was Radio Flyer released?
Radio Flyer is a 1992 drama film.
Where can I watch Radio Flyer?
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