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The Dirt Bike Kid

1985·Movie
1h 31min·PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–58%
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–58%

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

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When the going gets tough... the tough go flying!

When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero.
80s Family AdventureMagical Dirt BikeUnderdog StoryCorporate VillainsChildhood HeroismWholesome FunLighthearted ComedyVehicle-Centric

Crew

Directed by:
Hoite C. Caston
Written by:
Lewis Colick, David Brandes
Produced by:
Julie Corman
Composed by:
Bill Bowersock, Phil Shenale

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Dirt Bike Kid legally?

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The Dirt Bike Kid is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dirt Bike Kid worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dirt Bike Kid rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Dirt Bike Kid?

1 h 31 min

The Dirt Bike Kid runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Dirt Bike Kid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dirt Bike Kid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dirt Bike Kid in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dirt Bike Kid use?

Blatant LiesA Boy and His XCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveShow Within a ShowHeel–Face TurnJust Following OrdersOnly the Chosen May RidePolice Code for EverythingSentient VehicleThis Is What the Building Will Look LikeChekhov's SkillPolitically Incorrect Villainand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Dirt Bike Kid, including Blatant Lies, A Boy and His X, Corrupt Corporate Executive.