Flying

– TV-generation feel good story about a teenage gymnast aiming for the championship despite an abusive..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Flying (1986)

TV-generation feel good story about a teenage gymnast aiming for the championship despite an abusive stepfather, an ailing mother, and injury. Reeves is notable as the supportive boyfriend.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

12 Sep 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Paul Lynch

Writer:

John Sheppard

Main Actors:

Olivia d'Abo, Rita Tushingham, Keanu Reeves, Jessica Steen

Plot:

Robin and her father have a car accident. Her father dies. Robin is badly injured and cannot compete in gymnasics tournaments anymore. Shattered dreams. She lives with her mother and bad step-father. Robin is accepted to the school atlethics team but is not accepted by some other girls, so she works out at a friends house. Eventually Robin and her team compete in the national scholastic meet.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.4/10