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How I Learned to Fly

2023·Movie
1h 44min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes71%94%

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A , drama: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Two African-American teenage boys are suddenly and mysteriously abandoned by their parents. The two have to learn how to survive on their own. From this desertion, comes an experience of beauty, meaning and enduring love.
Poignant DramaComing-of-AgeResilient SpiritFound FamilyEmotional JourneyHopeful NarrativeCharacter-DrivenThemes of AbandonmentLife-Affirming

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Directed by:
Simon Steuri
Written by:
Simon Steuri
Produced by:
Oliver Ridge, Eric Binns, Jessica Sherman

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream How I Learned to Fly?

KanopyHooplaStarzFilm Movement+

In the United States, How I Learned to Fly streams on Starz and Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is How I Learned to Fly worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).

Is How I Learned to Fly okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is How I Learned to Fly plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.