Kes Reimagined (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Kes Reimagined is a drama and music film directed by Ross MacGibbon, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The Barry Hines Novel ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’ and Ken Loach’s famous film adaptation are both modern classics. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kes, Barnsley born choreographer Jonathan Watkins reimagines the work weaving dance, projections, puppetry and music to create a family friendly Kes to rival War Horse, the Guardian called it ‘genuinely too powerful for words’.
Who’s in it. Kes Reimagined stars Chester Hayes as Billy, Tobias Batley as Jud, Kristen McNally as Mum and Dom Czapski as Mr Farthing, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kes Reimagined page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kes Reimagined tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kes Reimagined (2019)?
- In US, Kes Reimagined is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Kes Reimagined?
- Kes Reimagined stars Chester Hayes, Tobias Batley, Kristen McNally, Dom Czapski and Phil Snowden.
- When was Kes Reimagined released?
- Kes Reimagined was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.