"If at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again!"

2014

1h 36m

6.0(125 votes)

Comedy

Family

Drama

Overview

Dylan discovers he has a talent for making paper planes. He has a chance to compete in a world championship, but he'll have to face bullies and self-doubt to do so.

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Production Companies

The Australian Children's Television Foundation

Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Sam Worthington

Jack

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Ed Oxenbould

Dylan

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Deborah Mailman

Maureen

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Nicholas Bakopoulos-Cooke

Jason

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Ena Imai

Kimi

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Terry Norris

Grandpa

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Peter Rowsthorn

Mr. Hickenlooper

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Julian Dennison

Kevin

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Yaron Zeilinger

Photo Kid

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Kim Fleming

Photo Kid's Shy Dad

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Chase Rafferty

Dylan (Age 4)

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Chad Smith

Sydney Finalist

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Jacob Brown

Sydney Finalist

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Noah D'Annunzio

Sydney Finalist

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Billie Jean Hamlet

Sydney Finalist

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Zachary Brazier

Dylan (Baby)

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Ryan Cruickshank

Small Boy

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Alex Bryans

Sydney Competitor (uncredited)

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David Wenham

Patrick (Jason's Father)

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Josephine Hirst

International Competitor (uncredited)

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