Kent State (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Kent State is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by James Goldstone, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Dramatization of the four days of events leading up to the historic tragedy at Kent State University in May 1970, during the confrontation between National Guardsmen and students staging antiwar demonstrations.
Who’s in it. Kent State stars Jane Fleiss as Allison Krause, Charley Lang as Barry Levine, Talia Balsam as Sandy Scheuer and Keith Gordon as Jeff Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kent State has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kent State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kent State tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kent State (1981)?
- In US, Kent State is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kent State worth watching?
- Kent State holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kent State?
- Kent State stars Jane Fleiss, Charley Lang, Talia Balsam, Keith Gordon and Jeff McCracken.
- When was Kent State released?
- Kent State was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.