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Radio Flyer

1992·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Powered by imagination.

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.
Childhood TraumaMagical RealismEscapist FantasyDark Family DramaComing-of-AgeEmotional & HeartbreakingBrotherhoodMemory & NostalgiaPsychological Resilience

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Questions about Radio Flyer

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Where can I stream Radio Flyer legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Radio Flyer worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 35%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Radio Flyer rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Radio Flyer?

1 h 54 min

Radio Flyer runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Radio Flyer?

Critics35
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Radio Flyer higher (71) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Radio Flyer a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What language is Radio Flyer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Radio Flyer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Radio Flyer in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Radio Flyer use?

Spirit AdvisorMy God, What Have I Done?Friend-or-Idol DecisionTitle DropAin't Too Proud to BegBig Damn HeroesPrecision F-StrikeSmug SnakeFlightNever Say "Die"Heroic DogThe Facelessand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Radio Flyer, including Spirit Advisor, My God, What Have I Done?, Friend-or-Idol Decision.