Fly Away (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fly Away is a 2011 drama directed by Janet Grillo. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Janet Grillo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fly Away About?
The premise of Fly Away without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jeanne becomes a caregiver to Mandy, a unique and spirited child, and finds her own life complicated by the demands of caring for her. As she balances her aspirations for love and a career, a new man, Tom, enters the picture, forcing her to consider a difficult decision. Should she place Mandy in a therapeutic setting or maintain their close relationship, even if it means sacrificing her own well-being?
Fly Away Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- love
- single mother
- autism
- f rated
- female protagonist
- parenting
The Director of Fly Away
Directed by Janet Grillo.
- Director Janet Grillo
More from Janet Grillo
More films directed by Janet Grillo, best-rated first: Jack of the Red Hearts and Alien Intervention.
Fly Away Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fly Away 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
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TMDB 54% User score
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Fly Away Plot Summary
What happens in Fly Away from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeanne is a devoted mother navigating a heavy and unrelenting routine with her autistic teenage daughter, Mandy, who battles frequent anxiety attacks. The film opens with Mandy waking to cries and Jeanne soothing her by singing a lullaby-like refrain. In the moment, Jeanne hopes to restore calm and prepare Mandy for what lies ahead, but the weight of Mandy’s condition is never far away.
“Lady bug, lady bug, fly away home.”
Full summary
The whole story of Fly Away, scene by scene
Fly Away Box Office
Fly Away grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- International
- $1.4M
How Well Do You Know Fly Away?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Jeanne's autistic teenage daughter?
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Fly Away FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fly Away, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fly Away?
Fly Away runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Fly Away released?
Fly Away was released on April 15, 2011.
Who directed Fly Away?
Fly Away was directed by Janet Grillo.
More films by Janet Grillo How much did Fly Away make at the box office?
Fly Away grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
How is Fly Away rated?
Fly Away has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 66 on Metacritic, 54% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Fly Away have a post-credit scene?
No. Fly Away has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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