Top Kids (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1987, Top Kids is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Michael Pfleghar, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A fun journey through the history of the automobile, this film is about a group of future computer hackers that wire an arcade game to work as a time machine. Among appearances in the movie are Henry Ford, Mercedes Benz, and modern race car driver Niki Lauda, as one of the boys becomes trapped within the newly created game. (IMDb)
Who’s in it. Top Kids stars Anthony Ko as Jerry, Scott Nemes as Andy, Jared Rushton as Peter and Niki Lauda as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Top Kids has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Kids tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Kids (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Top Kids change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Top Kids worth watching?
- Top Kids holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Top Kids?
- Top Kids stars Anthony Ko, Scott Nemes, Jared Rushton, Niki Lauda and Rossie Harris.
- When was Top Kids released?
- Top Kids was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.