Kick Me in the Traditions! (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, Kick Me in the Traditions! is a drama film directed by Edward Fleming, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Leif Panduro's 1958 satire classic. David, a senior high-school student, aims a swift kick at his principal's behind and is committed to a psychiatric ward from the perspective of which he takes a close look at his allegedly sane family. They, of course, are the real loonies. The psychiatrists are worse. Only lovely class-mate Lis is down-to-earth and trustworthy.
Who’s in it. Kick Me in the Traditions! stars Henrik Koefoed as David Dechel, Bodil Kjer as Davids mor, Ulla Henningsen as Kamma and Axel Strøbye as Doktor Schmidt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Kick Me in the Traditions! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kick Me in the Traditions! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kick Me in the Traditions! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kick Me in the Traditions! (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kick Me in the Traditions! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kick Me in the Traditions! worth watching?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kick Me in the Traditions!?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! stars Henrik Koefoed, Bodil Kjer, Ulla Henningsen, Axel Strøbye and Ghita Nørby.
- When was Kick Me in the Traditions! released?
- Kick Me in the Traditions! was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.