Next of Kin (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, Next of Kin is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Irvin, running about 108 minutes. “A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
Who’s in it. Next of Kin stars Patrick Swayze as Truman Gates, Liam Neeson as Briar Gates, Adam Baldwin as Joey Rosselin and Helen Hunt as Jessie Gates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Next of Kin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.9M 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 Next of Kin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next of Kin 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 Next of Kin (1989)?
- In US, Next of Kin 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 Next of Kin worth watching?
- Next of Kin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Next of Kin?
- Next of Kin stars Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin, Helen Hunt and Ted Levine.
- When was Next of Kin released?
- Next of Kin was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.