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Kicks

2016Movie1 h 20 minR

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic696.9Rotten Tomatoes85%72%

A violent, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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They aren't just shoes

When his hard-earned kicks get snatched by a local hood, fifteen-year old Brandon and his two best friends go on an ill-advised mission across the Bay Area to retrieve the stolen sneakers.

Feels like

  • Urban Coming-of-Age
  • Bay Area Culture
  • Stolen Sneakers
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Social Commentary
  • Class Struggle
  • Hip-Hop Soundtrack
  • Visually Striking
  • Gritty Realism

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Justin Tipping
Written by
Justin Tipping, Joshua Beirne-Golden
Produced by
David Kaplan, Aleksandr Plotnikov, Michael Angelo Covino
Music by
Brian Reitzell

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Facts

September 9, 2016 · 1 h 20 min · R

Released
September 9, 2016
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$150,191
Available in
61 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Kicks?"

Questions about Kicks

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Where can I stream Kicks?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Kicks from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Kicks worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Kicks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.