Skyward
"A touching drama of a handicapped teenager and her quest for the freedom of the skies."
Originally released in 1980. Skyward is a drama/family film. directed by Ron Howard.
Starring Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, and Suzy Barbieri
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Anson Productions
- Major H Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyward about?
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 ...
Who directed Skyward?
Skyward was directed by Ron Howard.
How long is Skyward?
Skyward has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Skyward released?
Skyward was released on November 20, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Skyward?
The main cast of Skyward includes Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Suzy Barbieri, Marion Ross, Clu Gulager.