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Movie poster: Skyward (1980)
🎬 Movie
1980 · 100 min Drama Family TV Movie
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1980
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Family, TV Movie
Director Ron Howard
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (5 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Skyward has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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