Flying
Flying

Flying

1986Movie96 minEnglish

Robin and her father have a car accident. Her father dies. Robin is badly injured and cannot compete in gymnastics tournaments anymore. She lives with her mother and bad step-father. Robin is accepted to the school athlethics 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.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Chris NewmanGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A young woman struggles to make a name for herself in the male-dominated world of professional rodeo after her father, a renowned rodeo star, is injured. Facing skepticism and intense competition, she must overcome personal doubts and external pressures to prove her skills and passion for the sport.

Critical Reception

Flying received a lukewarm reception from critics and audiences upon its release. While some praised its exploration of a niche sport and the lead performance, others found the plot predictable and the execution lacking in depth. It did not achieve significant box office success or widespread critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its attempt to depict the world of women's rodeo.
  • Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired narrative.
  • Some noted the performance of the lead actress as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Flying' are scarce due to its limited release and age. Those available often mention it as a decent, if unremarkable, sports drama with a female protagonist, with some appreciating the rodeo aspect.

Fun Fact

While the film is titled 'Flying', the actual sport depicted is professional rodeo, which involves bareback bronc riding and bull riding, not aviation.

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Wuchak

**_“Flashdance” meets “Karate Kid” with Olivia d'Abo and Keanu Reeves_** In Buffalo, a former gymnast teen (d'Abo) seeks to get back on the team after recovering from an accident. Will she rise up like a phoenix from the ashes to partici...