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Movie · 1986 · 93 min

Rad (1986)

“A hometown kid on his BMX against the best in the world. At Helltrack... the heat is on.”

6.5/10 · 116 votes
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Rad is a 1986 movie (Drama, Family and Romance). Rad was directed by Hal Needham. Rad runs 93 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.5/10 from 116 viewers. In United States, you can watch Rad on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Kanopy.

Where can I watch Rad

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Streaming services that carry Rad, and the countries where you can watch it:

Amazon Prime Video 2 countries

Australia, New Zealand

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 2 countries 📍

Australia, United States

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries 📍

United States

Kanopy 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.

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Tags

#high school#small town#paperboy#bmx#race#bicycle race#stunt riding#sport

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rad?

In United States, you can watch Rad on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Kanopy.

Who stars in Rad?

The main cast of Rad includes Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Ray Walston and Alfie Wise.

Who directed Rad?

Rad was directed by Hal Needham.

When was Rad released?

Rad was released on March 21, 1986.

How long is Rad?

Rad runs 93 minutes.

Is Rad worth watching?

Rad has an average rating of 6.5/10 from 116 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Rad?

If you enjoyed Rad, try The Secret Life of Bees, Tuck Everlasting, The Best of Me and Love Everlasting.

Is Rad on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. Rad is on Amazon Prime Video in: Australia and New Zealand.

Is Rad on Amazon Prime Video with Ads?

Yes. In United States, Rad is available on Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Is Rad on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. In United States, Rad is available on Amazon Prime Video.

How much did Rad make at the box office?

Rad grossed $2,015,882 worldwide on a budget of $3,000,000.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·