Radio Flyer (2005) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Two brothers are the victims of their widowed mother's violent drunkard husband who spares no rod with the youngest brother. Reverting to a world of make-believe, they imagine that their Radio Flyer wagon can fly and that in it they can escape their tormenting stepfather. This film deals in an almost make-believe manner with the serious issue of child abuse. It is narrated by Tom Hanks. - All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Elijah Wood, Joseph Mazzello, Lorraine Bracco, John Heard, Adam Baldwin
Theatrical Release Date:
02/22/2005
DVD Release Date:
10/12/2004
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for theme (child abuse) and violence.
Run Time:
114 min.
Distributor(s):
Columbia Pictures
Production Co.:
Columbia Pictures, Shuler-Donner Productions, Stonebridge Entertainment
Director(s):
Richard Donner
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Domestic Abuse, Sibling Relationships, Fantasy Life
Tone:
Bittersweet, Fanciful, Grim, Melancholy, Poignant
Keywords:
brother, child-abuse, childhood, fantasy, parent/child-relationship, stepfather, stepson, wagon
Country of Origin:
USA (02-21-1992)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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