Skyward
Director: Ron Howard
"A touching drama of a handicapped teenager and her quest for the freedom of the skies."
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. Dupree teaches her to fly with some special controls compensating for her handicap. Koup Trenton runs an aircraft repair service and is trying desperately to get an old airplane back in the air. The three, together, put the young girl and the old plane up in the air.
Trailer
Cast
Bette Davis
Billie Dupree
Howard Hesseman
Koup Trenton
Suzy Barbieri
Julie Ward
Marion Ross
Natalie Ward
Clu Gulager
Steve Ward
Ben Marley
Scott Billings
Lisa Whelchel
Lisa Ward
Irma P. Hall
Mrs. Sinclair
Mark Wheeler
Mr. Olsen
Jessie Lee Fulton
Secretary
Bill Thurman
Pilot #1
Rance Howard
Pilot #2
In brief
Skyward (1980) is a drama, family, tv movie film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 7 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 40min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Skyward online?
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How long is Skyward?
Skyward runs 100 minutes (1h 40min).
What rating does Skyward have?
Skyward has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 7 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Skyward from?
Skyward was released in 1980.
