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How I Learned to Fly

3.520231h 44mMovieDrama

Two African-American teenage boys are suddenly and mysteriously abandoned by their parents. The two have to learn how to survive on their own. From this desertion, comes an experience of beauty, meaning and enduring love.

DirectorSimon Steuri
WriterSimon Steuri
ProducersEric Binns·Andrew Harvey

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

How I Learned to Fly isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Simon Steuri

MSMarcus Scribner
Marcus Scribner
Daniel Davis
LCLonnie Chavis
Lonnie Chavis
Eli Davis
MAMichele Selene Ang
Michele Selene Ang
Yaya
MMMethod Man
Method Man
Cliff Davis
CECedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer
Louis
CBCrystal Bush
Crystal Bush
Dorothee Davis
JL
Jennifer Lee Laks
Katherine
TCTristan Allerick Chen
Tristan Allerick Chen
Eli's Friend Jack
TG
Tristan Lee Griffin
Eli's Friend Josh
EOEvgeniya Orudzheva
Evgeniya Orudzheva
Lada
CGCraig Gellis
Craig Gellis
Jerry
RORemy O'Brien
Remy O'Brien
Mrs. Meyers

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How I Learned to Fly — streaming FAQ

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No, How I Learned to Fly is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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