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Skyward

1980Movie1 h 40 minNR

DramaFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

Billie Dupree is a flight instructor at an old Texas airport. When a young girl in a wheelchair finds the airport by watching gliders fly, she decides she wants to learn how to fly.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Ron Howard
Written by
Anson Williams, Nancy Sackett
Produced by
John A. Kuri
Music by
Lee Holdridge

Everyone

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Facts

November 20, 1980 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
November 20, 1980
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Skyward?"

Questions about Skyward

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skyward?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Skyward worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is there a sequel to Skyward?

  1. Skyward (1980)
  2. Skyward Christmas (1981)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Skyward Christmas (1981).

Is Skyward okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Skyward?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Skyward?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.