Little Wings (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, Little Wings is a drama and family film directed by Morgan Rhodes, running about 14 minutes. “You just have to believe...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The dramatic short, Little Wings, explores the trauma of child abuse through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy named Thomas. In this emotional tale, Thomas learns about the Legend of the Butterfly from his mother, Emily. The Legend states that if you whisper a wish to a butterfly and then set it free, the butterfly will carry the wish off to the heavens to be granted. Thomas loves butterflies and seeks the escape he needs in the pages of his favorite butterfly book. Butterflies are his only true happiness while growing up on a farm with his abusive father. After Thomas saves a butterfly from a spider's web, a stranger arrives at the farmhouse. As the tale continues, Thomas ultimately finds his freedom and steps into the unknown world of "Joy".
Who’s in it. Little Wings stars Ron Canada as John, Joseph Castanon as Thomas, Kelly Ann Ford as Emily and Robert Gantzos as William.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Wings (2007)?
- In US, Little Wings is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Little Wings?
- Little Wings stars Ron Canada, Joseph Castanon, Kelly Ann Ford and Robert Gantzos.
- When was Little Wings released?
- Little Wings was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.