Willy/Milly (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1986, Willy/Milly is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 86 minutes. “Milly always wondered what it was like to be a boy. This morning she woke up with her first clue” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Milly is annoyed whenever her mom tells her to behave more appropriate for a girl. She's just not interested in fancy dresses or prom dances. Some day her best friend's little brother offers her a potion which can make her deepest wish come true during a solar eclipse. She goes through with it and ends up with male genitals, additionally. So she has to decide if she wants to life as boy or girl. Her father, who always wanted a son, supports her in checking out life as a boy. Hence Milly changes school and starts out as Willy.
Who’s in it. Willy/Milly stars Pamela Adlon as Willy/Milly Niceman, Eric Gurry as Alfie, Mary Tanner Bailey as Stephanie and John Glover as Fred Niceman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Willy/Milly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $235.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Willy/Milly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Willy/Milly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Willy/Milly (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Willy/Milly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Willy/Milly worth watching?
- Willy/Milly holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Willy/Milly?
- Willy/Milly stars Pamela Adlon, Eric Gurry, Mary Tanner Bailey, John Glover and Patty Duke.
- When was Willy/Milly released?
- Willy/Milly was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.