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Radio Flyer

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1992 | 114 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but just 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    35% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 208K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Donner

  • Lorraine BraccoMary
  • John HeardDaugherty
  • Adam BaldwinThe King
  • Elijah WoodMike
  • Joseph MazzelloBobby
  • Ben JohnsonGeronimo Bill
  • Sean BacaFisher
  • Robert MunicOlder Fisher
  • Garette Ratliff HensonChad
  • Thomas Ian NicholasFerdie