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Rad

1986·Movie
1h 33min·PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic247.3Rotten Tomatoes46%89%

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A , romance movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A hometown kid on his BMX against the best in the world. At Helltrack... the heat is on.

A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.
BMX RacingComing-of-Age Story1980s Pop CultureInspirationalUnderdog StoryFamily-FriendlyHigh-EnergyFeel-Good MovieSynthesizer Soundtrack

Crew

Directed by:
Hal Needham
Written by:
Geoffrey Edwards, Sam Bernard
Produced by:
Robert L. Levy
Composed by:
James Di Pasquale

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rad

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Where can I stream Rad?

PrimeKanopy

In the United States, Rad streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Rad worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Rad okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Rad good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Rad?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Rad a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.