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Next of Kin

1989Movie1 h 48 minR

Crime
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes50%46%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes50%46%

Summary

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
John Irvin
Written by
Michael Jenning
Produced by
Les Alexander, Don Enright
Music by
Jack Nitzsche

Everyone

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Facts

October 20, 1989 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
October 20, 1989
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

The Good Chancellor, Despair Event Horizon, This Is Gonna Suck +9