Radio Flyer Plot Summary and Details

Plot

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.

MPAA Rating:

PG-13 for theme (child abuse) and violence.

Genre(s):

Drama

Run Time:

114min.

Theatrical Release Date:

02/22/2005

DVD Release Date:

10/12/2004

Distributor(s):

Columbia Pictures