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Rad

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

March 21, 1986 1h 33m 6.4/10 (107 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Rad is a drama/family film. directed by Hal Needham.

Starring Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, and Talia Shire

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 21, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (107 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Box Office $2M 0.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$2,015,882

Production Companies

  • TaliaFilm II Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rad about?

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.

Who directed Rad?

Rad was directed by Hal Needham.

How long is Rad?

Rad has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Rad released?

Rad was released on March 21, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rad?

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

Is Rad worth watching?

Rad has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 107 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.