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Radio Flyer

  • 19921992
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,431
1,167
Radio Flyer (1992)
Home Video Trailer from Columbia Pictures
Play trailer0:32
2 Videos
69 Photos
Drama
A father recounts a dark period of his childhood when he and his little brother lived in the suburbs.A father recounts a dark period of his childhood when he and his little brother lived in the suburbs.A father recounts a dark period of his childhood when he and his little brother lived in the suburbs.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,431
1,167
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Directors
      • Richard Donner
      • David Mickey Evans(uncredited)
    • Writer
      • David Mickey Evans
    • Stars
      • Lorraine Bracco
      • John Heard
      • Adam Baldwin
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Richard Donner
      • David Mickey Evans(uncredited)
    • Writer
      • David Mickey Evans
    • Stars
      • Lorraine Bracco
      • John Heard
      • Adam Baldwin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 82User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Radio Flyer
    Trailer 0:32
    Radio Flyer
    Radio Flyer
    Trailer 0:31
    Radio Flyer

    Photos69

    Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazzello in Radio Flyer (1992)
    Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazzello in Radio Flyer (1992)
    Elijah Wood, Lorraine Bracco, and Joseph Mazzello in Radio Flyer (1992)
    Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazzello in Radio Flyer (1992)
    Elijah Wood, Lorraine Bracco, and Joseph Mazzello in Radio Flyer (1992)
    Elijah Wood, Lorraine Bracco, and Joseph Mazzello in Radio Flyer (1992)
    Radio Flyer (1992)
    Radio Flyer (1992)
    Radio Flyer (1992)
    Radio Flyer (1992)
    Radio Flyer (1992)
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    Top cast

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    Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco
    • Mary
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Daugherty
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • The King
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Mike
    Joseph Mazzello
    Joseph Mazzello
    • Bobby
    Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson
    • Geronimo Bill
    Sean Baca
    • Fisher
    Robert Munic
    Robert Munic
    • Older Fisher
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    Garette Ratliff Henson
    • Chad
    • (as Garette Ratliff)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Ferdie
    Noah Verduzco
    • Victor Hernandez
    Isaac Ocampo
    • Jorge Hernandez
    Kaylan Romero
    Kaylan Romero
    • Jesus Hernandez
    Abraham Verduzco
    • Carlos Hernandez
    T.J. Evans
    • Big Raymond
    Victor DiMattia
    Victor DiMattia
    • Little Raymond
    Adam Hendershott
    Adam Hendershott
    • Boy #1
    Daniel Bieber
    • Boy #2
    • Directors
      • Richard Donner
      • David Mickey Evans(uncredited)
    • Writer
      • David Mickey Evans
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Adam Baldwin has stated he will never do a role like The King ever again.
    • Goofs
      When Bobby and Mikey's family first arrive at their new house in California, the king rips off the sign by the door that says "The Marshalls" (at around 50 mins). The sign reappears in the next shot and then disappears again when the king comes back out.
    • Quotes

      Older Mike: History is all in the mind of the teller. Truth is all in the telling.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot!/Radio Flyer/Falling from Grace (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Blues Eyes Crying in the Rain
      Written by Fred Rose
      Performed by Sons of the Pioneers
      Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Music

    User reviews82

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A woeful tale, wonderfully told
    Everything about this film is simply incredible. You truly take this journey through the eyes and soul of a child.

    I do feel it is important to note this tale is about child abuse. Don't rent it for your kids thinking it is a fun, disney-esque film.
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    • Eowyn8
    • Jan 31, 2000

    FAQ2

    • What happens to the King?
    • Which actor in Hollywood played the King / Jack McKenzie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The Joseph Mazzello Fan Page, Radio Flyer
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The King of Pacoima
    • Filming locations
      • Novato, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Stonebridge Entertainment
      • Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,651,977
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,932,595
      • Feb 23, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,651,977
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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