Thrashin' (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1986, Thrashin' is an action and drama film directed by David Winters, running about 93 minutes. “It's not a kid's game anymore.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Corey and his band of skater buddies sometimes make mischief, but they're more interested in girls and having fun on their boards than in getting into any real trouble. Notorious enemy crew the Daggers, led by Tommy Hook, get their kicks terrorizing the locals at Venice Beach. When Corey starts dating Tommy's kid sister Chrissy, the Daggers are furious. The boys then take their beef to the "L.A. Massacre," a deadly skate race down a canyon road.

Who’s in it. Thrashin' stars Josh Brolin as Corey Webster, Robert Rusler as Tommy Hook, Pamela Gidley as Chrissy and Brooke McCarter as Tyler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Thrashin' has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thrashin' page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thrashin' 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 Thrashin' (1986)?
In US, Thrashin' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Thrashin' worth watching?
Thrashin' holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thrashin'?
Thrashin' stars Josh Brolin, Robert Rusler, Pamela Gidley, Brooke McCarter and Josh Richman.
When was Thrashin' released?
Thrashin' was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.