Taking Flight (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2015, Taking Flight is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Brandon Oldenburg, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Taking Flight is a short film inspired by the life and heritage of Antonio Pasin, inventor of the Radio Flyer wagon. In this fictional tribute to Pasin's legacy, what begins as a small boy's over-scheduled, over supervised, boring day with Grandpa turns into a larger-than-life journey, narrowly escaping wild monkeys and battling aliens to save the universe. Through the power of imagination and epic adventure, a boy learns to be a kid, a father learns to be a dad, a grandpa reminds all of us what childhood is all about.
Who’s in it. Taking Flight stars Asher Blinkoff as Tony (voice), Kevin Rahm as Dad (voice) and Ray Wise as Nonno (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Taking Flight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taking Flight tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taking Flight (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taking Flight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taking Flight worth watching?
- Taking Flight holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taking Flight?
- Taking Flight stars Asher Blinkoff, Kevin Rahm and Ray Wise.
- When was Taking Flight released?
- Taking Flight was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.