---
title: "If I Had Wings"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/if-i-had-wings-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 295581
imdb_id: "tt3063462"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 68
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# If I Had Wings (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/if-i-had-wings-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "If I Had Wings" (2013).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: If I Had Wings
Year: 2013
Release Date (US): 12/01/2013
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 29m
Plot: Alex, blind since age two, dreams of running for his school's cross-country team. His father is a probation officer. The father finds a running partner for Alex who spends his time "running" from the law.
Source [5] mentions Brad Dourif and Wings of Desire, but these are not related to the plot or cast of If I Had Wings (2013) based on the context (it's an article about Brad Dourif). I must be careful not to conflate them.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        If I Had Wings is a 2013 drama film. It was released in the US on December 1, 2013. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. The

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Allan Harmon

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Harmon** as *Alex Taylor*
- **Jaren Brandt Bartlett** as *Brad Coleman*
- **Craig Bierko** as *Geoff Taylor*
- **Jill Hennessy** as *Sandy Taylor*
- **Lorne Cardinal** as *Angus Coleman*
- **Genevieve Buechner** as *Julie*
- **Jessica Harmon** as *Mrs. McVie*
- **Dylan Playfair** as *Tyson*
- **Alex Barima** as *Mitchell*
- **Lyle Reginald** as *Ricky Coleman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch If I Had Wings online?
If I Had Wings is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is If I Had Wings worth watching?
If I Had Wings holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 68 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie If I Had Wings and when was it released?
If I Had Wings is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed If I Had Wings?
If I Had Wings was directed by Allan Harmon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [If I Had Wings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/295581)
- [If I Had Wings (2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3063462/fullcredits/)
- [If I Had Wings (2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/295581-if-i-had-wings/cast)
- [If I Had Wings (2013) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/if-i-had-wings/credits)
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