Kes (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1970, Kes is a drama film directed by Ken Loach, running about 110 minutes. “They broke his heart but they couldn’t break his spirit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young, English working-class boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet falcon.
Who’s in it. Kes stars David Bradley as Billy, Freddie Fletcher as Jud, Lynne Perrie as Mrs. Casper and Colin Welland as Mr. Farthing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Kes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kes (1970)?
- In US, Kes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kes worth watching?
- Kes holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kes?
- Kes stars David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, Colin Welland and Brian Glover.
- When was Kes released?
- Kes was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.