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The Dirt Bike Kid

1985Movie1 h 31 minPG

Family
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–58%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–58%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, romance or brutality.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

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

Everyone

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Facts

November 24, 1985 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
November 24, 1985
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Blatant Lies, A Boy and His X, Corrupt Corporate Executive +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dirt Bike Kid?"

Questions about The Dirt Bike Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Dirt Bike Kid worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.3).

Is The Dirt Bike Kid okay for kids?

PG

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

Can I half-watch The Dirt Bike Kid?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Dirt Bike Kid?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Blatant Lies, A Boy and His X, and Corrupt Corporate Executive.