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How I Learned to Fly

2023·Movie
1h 44min

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about How I Learned to Fly

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Where can I stream How I Learned to Fly legally?

How I Learned to Fly is included with a subscription to Starz and Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is How I Learned to Fly worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is How I Learned to Fly?

1 h 44 min

How I Learned to Fly runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on How I Learned to Fly?

Critics71
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see How I Learned to Fly much the same way.

What language is How I Learned to Fly in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch How I Learned to Fly?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for How I Learned to Fly in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.