The New Kids (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, The New Kids is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham, running about 86 minutes. “The kids learned three things about southern hospitality, blood, sweat and terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brother and his young sister come to a small town to find out a local gang terrorizes the population.
Who’s in it. The New Kids stars Jean De Baer as Mary Beth MacWilliams, Lori Loughlin as Abby MacWilliams, James Spader as Eddie Dutra and John Philbin as Gideon Walters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The New Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The New Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Kids tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Kids (1985)?
- In US, The New Kids is available to 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 The New Kids worth watching?
- The New Kids holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Kids?
- The New Kids stars Jean De Baer, Lori Loughlin, James Spader, John Philbin and Shannon Presby.
- When was The New Kids released?
- The New Kids was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.