The Skateboard Kid (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1993, The Skateboard Kid is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Larry Swerdlove, running about 83 minutes. “Why take the road when you can fly?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. No one could be more bored than Zack, the new kid in town with no friends in sight. When a gang of hip, skateboarding thrashers start cruising his neighborhood, Zack hopes his luck will change. But they want nothing to do with him. Then Zack makes the discovery of his life: a talking wisecracking, magical skateboard. And suddenly, skateboarding rises to entirely new heights.
Who’s in it. The Skateboard Kid stars Trevor Lissauer as Zack, Bess Armstrong as Maggie, Cliff DeYoung as Big Dan and Timothy Busfield as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Skateboard Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skateboard Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skateboard Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skateboard Kid (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Skateboard Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Skateboard Kid worth watching?
- The Skateboard Kid holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skateboard Kid?
- The Skateboard Kid stars Trevor Lissauer, Bess Armstrong, Cliff DeYoung, Timothy Busfield and Rick Dean.
- When was The Skateboard Kid released?
- The Skateboard Kid was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.