Movie

Skyward

“A touching drama of a handicapped teenager and her quest for the freedom of the skies.”

★ 7.1(6)19801h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Ron Howard
Release date: 1980-11-20
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Anson Productions
Part of: Skyward Collection

Skyward — trailer

About Skyward

Skyward is a 1980 movie in the Drama, Family and TV Movie genres, directed by Ron Howard, starring Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman and Suzy Barbieri. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Skyward in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Bette Davis

Billie Dupree

Howard Hesseman

Koup Trenton

Suzy Barbieri

Julie Ward

Marion Ross

Natalie Ward

Clu Gulager

Steve Ward

Ben Marley

Scott Billings

Lisa Whelchel

Lisa Ward

Irma P. Hall

Mrs. Sinclair

Mark Wheeler

Mr. Olsen

Jessie Lee Fulton

Secretary

Bill Thurman

Pilot #1

Rance Howard

Pilot #2

Themes & keywords

wheelchair user disabilitynew studentphysical disabilitypilot training

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Skyward in Canada?+

Skyward is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Skyward on Netflix?+

Skyward is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Skyward?+

Skyward has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Skyward?+

Skyward stars Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Suzy Barbieri, Marion Ross and Clu Gulager.

When did Skyward come out?+

Skyward is a 1980 movie directed by Ron Howard.

What genre is Skyward?+

Skyward is Drama, Family and TV Movie film.

Who directed Skyward?+

Skyward was directed by Ron Howard.