Kite (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 4.3

Kite poster

Released in 2014, Kite is an action and drama film directed by Ralph Ziman, running about 90 minutes. “Never underestimate a girl with nothing to lose.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Sawa's mother and policeman father are found victims of a grisly double homicide, she begins a ruthless pursuit for the man who murdered them. With the help of her father's ex-partner, Karl Aker, and a mysterious friend from her past, she becomes a merciless teen assassin, blasting her way through the dark world of human trafficking only to uncover a devastating truth

Who’s in it. Kite stars Samuel L. Jackson as Lieutenant Karl Aker, Callan McAuliffe as Oburi, India Eisley as Sawa and Carl Beukes as Vic Thornhill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Kite has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and 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 Kite page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kite tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kite (2014)?
In US, Kite is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Kite worth watching?
Kite holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kite?
Kite stars Samuel L. Jackson, Callan McAuliffe, India Eisley, Carl Beukes and Jaco Muller.
When was Kite released?
Kite was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.