The California Kid (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1974, The California Kid is an action, thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Richard T. Heffron, running about 74 minutes. “In this town a speeding ticket is a death sentence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sadistic small-town sheriff has a habit of deliberately forcing speeders to their deaths on the mountain roads leading into town. The brother of one of the victims rolls into town in his hot rod to investigate his brother's death.
Who’s in it. The California Kid stars Martin Sheen as Michael McCord, Vic Morrow as Sheriff Roy Childress, Michelle Phillips as Maggie and Stuart Margolin as Deputy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The California Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The California Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The California Kid 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 The California Kid (1974)?
- In US, The California Kid is available to stream on Darkroom. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The California Kid worth watching?
- The California Kid holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The California Kid?
- The California Kid stars Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow, Michelle Phillips, Stuart Margolin and Nick Nolte.
- When was The California Kid released?
- The California Kid was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.