Skyward (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1980, Skyward is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Ron Howard, running about 100 minutes. “A touching drama of a handicapped teenager and her quest for the freedom of the skies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Skyward stars Bette Davis as Billie Dupree, Howard Hesseman as Koup Trenton, Suzy Barbieri as Julie Ward and Marion Ross as Natalie Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Skyward has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skyward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skyward tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skyward (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skyward change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skyward worth watching?
- Skyward holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Skyward?
- Skyward stars Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Suzy Barbieri, Marion Ross and Clu Gulager.
- When was Skyward released?
- Skyward was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.