Radio Flyer (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, Radio Flyer is a drama film directed by Richard Donner, running about 114 minutes. “Powered by imagination.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A father reminisces about his childhood when he and his younger brother moved to a new town with their mother, her new husband and their dog, Shane. When the younger brother is subjected to physical abuse at the hands of their brutal stepfather, Mike decides to convert their toy trolley, the "Radio Flyer", into a plane to fly him to safety.
Who’s in it. Radio Flyer stars Lorraine Bracco as Mary, Adam Baldwin as The King, John Heard as Daugherty and Elijah Wood as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Radio Flyer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Radio Flyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Radio Flyer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Radio Flyer (1992)?
- In US, Radio Flyer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Radio Flyer worth watching?
- Radio Flyer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Radio Flyer?
- Radio Flyer stars Lorraine Bracco, Adam Baldwin, John Heard, Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazzello.
- When was Radio Flyer released?
- Radio Flyer was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.