Movies like The Boy Who Could Fly

Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a touching tale of a young boy who befriends an alien left behind on Earth. The bond they form and the magical elements of the story make it resonate with fans of The Boy Who Could Fly. The themes of friendship and believing in the impossible are central to both films.

The NeverEnding Story is an epic adventure through a fantastical world as a young boy reads a magical book. With its rich imagination and themes of courage, loss, and escape into a wondrous other world, it appeals to those who appreciate the fantasy elements and young heroes like in The Boy Who Could Fly.

The Iron Giant, set during the Cold War era, centers around a boy who discovers a giant alien robot. The friendship they develop and the film's exploration of innocence, acceptance, and the supernatural connect deeply with the themes found in The Boy Who Could Fly.

Cocoon, directed by Ron Howard, presents a story where a group of elderly people regain their youth after swimming in a pool containing alien cocoons. The blend of fantasy and reality, along with the portrayal of human connection with extraordinary beings, aligns with the whimsical and heartfelt tones found in The Boy Who Could Fly.

Directed by John Carpenter, Starman is a science fiction romance about an alien who takes on the appearance of a young widow's deceased husband and asks her to help him escape Earth. The cross-species relationship and the discovery of love and humanity mirror the poignant and tender elements present in The Boy Who Could Fly.

Flight of the Navigator combines adventure with science fiction as a young boy travels through time with an intelligent spaceship. If the magical flying sequences in The Boy Who Could Fly captivated you, the flight scenes in this movie will likely take you on a similar journey of wonder and fascination.

Explorers features a group of kids who build their own spaceship and set out on an adventure across the stars. The youthful ingenuity and sense of discovery coupled with the desire for something beyond our world make it a kindred spirit to The Boy Who Could Fly.

D.A.R.Y.L. tells the story of a seemingly normal boy who is actually a government-created robot. The exploration of what it means to be human and the special abilities of the central character provide a narrative that resonates with the unusual and extraordinary aspects of The Boy Who Could Fly.