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The California Kid

1974Movie1 h 14 min

Thriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

A sadistic small-town sheriff has a habit of deliberately forcing speeders to their deaths on the mountain roads leading into town. The brother of one of the victims rolls into town in his hot rod to investigate his brother's death.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Richard T. Heffron
Written by
Richard Compton
Produced by
Howie Horwitz
Music by
Luchi De Jesus

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Facts

September 25, 1974 · 1 h 14 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 25, 1974
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

20 Minutes into the Past, The Bad Guys Are Cops, Cool Car +8

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The California Kid?"

Questions about The California Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The California Kid?

Darkroom

In the United States, The California Kid streams on Darkroom.

Is The California Kid worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching The California Kid?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The California Kid plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.