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Kin

2018·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
IMDb5.8Metacritic354.9Rotten Tomatoes36%53%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloThe RokuHooplaVIX

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Kin fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

All he needed was a way out.

A young boy finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which he uses to save his older adoptive brother from a crew of thugs. Before long, the two of them are also pursued by federal agents and mysterious mercenaries aiming to reclaim their asset.
Sci-Fi ThrillerBrotherhood StoryRoad Trip AdventureMysterious WeaponOn-the-Run NarrativeAction & SuspenseGrounded Sci-FiCrime ElementsCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Sheppard, Andrew M. Robinson, Josh Baker
Written by:
Daniel Casey, Josh Baker, Jonathan Baker
Produced by:
Michael B. Jordan, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen
Composed by:
Richard Henderson, Chris Mollere, Beau Emory

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kin legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe RokuHooplaVIX StarzPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Kin is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, VIX , and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kin worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kin rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Kin?

1 h 42 min

Kin runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kin?

Critics36
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Kin higher (53) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Kin a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What language is Kin in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kin?

56ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCZDE+42

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kin in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kin use?

Even Evil Has Loved OnesPlasma CannonDark and Troubled PastPower ArmorAbusive ParentsConnected All AlongSmart GunCop KillerHonor Before ReasonAccidental MurderHappily AdoptedWhat Happened to the Mouse?

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Kin, including Even Evil Has Loved Ones, Plasma Cannon, Dark and Troubled Past.