Rad (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Rad is a drama and family film directed by Hal Needham, running about 93 minutes. “A hometown kid on his BMX against the best in the world. At Helltrack... the heat is on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.
Who’s in it. Rad stars Bill Allen as Cru, Lori Loughlin as Christian, Talia Shire as Mrs. Jones and Ray Walston as Burton Timmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Rad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
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 Rad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rad (1986)?
- In US, Rad 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 Rad worth watching?
- Rad holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rad?
- Rad stars Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Ray Walston and Alfie Wise.
- When was Rad released?
- Rad was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.