The Kindred (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, The Kindred is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jeffrey Obrow, running about 93 minutes. “John's got a half brother... half human... half something else!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.
Who’s in it. The Kindred stars David Allen Brooks as John Hollins, Rod Steiger as Dr. Phillip Lloyd, Amanda Pays as Melissa Leftridge and Talia Balsam as Sharon Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Kindred has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Shudder. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kindred page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kindred tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kindred (1987)?
- In US, The Kindred is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kindred worth watching?
- The Kindred holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kindred?
- The Kindred stars David Allen Brooks, Rod Steiger, Amanda Pays, Talia Balsam and Kim Hunter.
- When was The Kindred released?
- The Kindred was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.