Brink! (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1998, Brink! is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Greg Beeman, running about 91 minutes. “It Takes A Champ To Stay In Line.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Andy "Brink" Brinker and his in-line skating crew--Peter, Jordy, and Gabriella--who call themselves "Soul-Skaters" (which means they skate for the fun of it, and not for the money), clash with a group of sponsored skaters, Team X-Bladz--led by Val--with whom they attend high school in southern California. When Brink discovers his family is in financial trouble, he goes against the wishes of his parents and his friends and joins Team X-Bladz. Brink tries to lead a double life but will be able to pull it off?

Who’s in it. Brink! stars Erik von Detten as Andy 'Brink' Brinker, Sam Horrigan as Val, Christina Vidal as Gabriella and Robin Riker as Maddie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Brink! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brink! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Brink! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Brink! (1998)?
In US, Brink! is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Brink! worth watching?
Brink! holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Brink!?
Brink! stars Erik von Detten, Sam Horrigan, Christina Vidal, Robin Riker and Geoffrey Blake.
When was Brink! released?
Brink! was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.