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Radio Flyer

1992Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes35%72%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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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.

Feels like

  • Childhood Trauma
  • Magical Realism
  • Escapist Fantasy
  • Dark Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional & Heartbreaking
  • Brotherhood
  • Memory & Nostalgia
  • Psychological Resilience

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Richard Donner
Written by
David Mickey Evans
Produced by
Lauren Shuler Donner
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

February 21, 1992 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
February 21, 1992
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

Spirit Advisor, My God, What Have I Done?, Friend-or-Idol Decision +9

  • Spirit Advisor
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Friend-or-Idol Decision
  • Title Drop
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Smug Snake
  • Flight
  • Never Say "Die"
  • Heroic Dog
  • The Faceless

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Radio Flyer?"

Questions about Radio Flyer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Radio Flyer?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Radio Flyer is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Radio Flyer worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 35%). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Radio Flyer okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Radio Flyer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Radio Flyer a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Spirit Advisor, My God, What Have I Done?, and Friend-or-Idol Decision.