Skyward (1980) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options
Quick overview
Skyward (1980) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, and Suzy Barbieri—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 3.9/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Skyward (1980)
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Released: November 20, 1980
Runtime: 100 min
: 3.917/10 from 6 votes
Billie Dupree is a flight instructor at an old Texas airport. When a young girl in a wheelchair finds the airport by watching gliders fly, she decides she wants to learn how to fly. Dupree teaches her to fly with some special controls compensating for her handicap. Koup Trenton runs an aircraft repair service and is trying desperately to get an old airplane back in the air. The three, together, put the young girl and the old plane up in the air.
Streaming availability
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