Bloody Kids (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Bloody Kids is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The slender premise springs from the actions of two listless 11-year-old boys, the cold, manipulative Leo, and his weaker, more impressionable friend, Mike. Contemptuous of the fallible police force (Mike has already filched a police hat from an accident scene), the boys arrange a staged knife fight outside a football stadium with the aid of a bag of stage blood and a real blade.
Who’s in it. Bloody Kids stars Derrick O'Connor as Detective Ritchie, Gary Holton as Ken, Richard Thomas as Leo Turner and Peter Clark as Mike Simmonds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bloody Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloody Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Kids tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Kids (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bloody Kids change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bloody Kids worth watching?
- Bloody Kids holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bloody Kids?
- Bloody Kids stars Derrick O'Connor, Gary Holton, Richard Thomas, Peter Clark and Gwyneth Strong.
- When was Bloody Kids released?
- Bloody Kids was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.