The Dirt Bike Kid (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 6

The Dirt Bike Kid poster

Released in 1985, The Dirt Bike Kid is a fantasy and family film directed by Hoite C. Caston, running about 90 minutes. “When the going gets tough... the tough go flying!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Dirt Bike Kid stars Peter Billingsley as Jack Simmons, Stuart Pankin as Mr. Hodgkins, Anne Bloom as Janet Simmons and Patrick Collins as Mike, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dirt Bike Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dirt Bike Kid page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dirt Bike Kid tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Dirt Bike Kid (1985)?
In US, The Dirt Bike Kid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Dirt Bike Kid worth watching?
The Dirt Bike Kid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Dirt Bike Kid?
The Dirt Bike Kid stars Peter Billingsley, Stuart Pankin, Anne Bloom, Patrick Collins and Sage Parker.
When was The Dirt Bike Kid released?
The Dirt Bike Kid was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.