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Rad

Play trailer 1:24 Poster for Rad PG,  1986,  1h 31m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A bicycle-motocrosser (Bill Allen) tries to enter a corrupt promoter's nationally televised cash-prize race.

Critics Reviews

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Josh Kupecki Austin Chronicle Sep 25, 2020
0.5/5
Rad is a tedious exercise of endurance that has nothing to do the number of bunny hops achieved. Go to Full Review
Michael Wilmington Los Angeles Times Aug 21, 2012
1.5/5
The whole thing reminds you more of an overanxious teacher or coach, taking a few slang words and repeating them endlessly in a doomed attempt to "relate." Go to Full Review
Walter Goodman New York Times May 21, 2003
2/5
The bicycle acrobatics behind the credits at the opening of Rad are so spectacular that you wonder what the movie can do to improve on them. The short answer is, nothing. Go to Full Review
Christie Cronan Common Sense Media Apr 14, 2026
4/5
The film's campy 1980s nostalgia, featured BMX stunts, and underdog heart form a winning combo in this classic cult sports drama. Go to Full Review
Ed Travis Cinapse Mar 20, 2021
Brimming with energy, passion, and an underdog spirit... there's not a cynical note to be found in the absolutely delightful Rad! Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Mar 20, 2021
1.5/4
There's no Mr. Miyagi, but you do get Ray Walston as a local bigwig who responds to Best's meddling by giving him the finger. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Rey S Apr 16, 2019 Look guys the critics don't know what they saying
Rey W Apr 13, 2019 One of my all time favorite movies.
Mar 23, 2019 Best 80's movie ever!
Nov 12, 2018 Greatest cult movie of all time. I wore out the tape
Oct 16, 2018 This was the best movie ever! bike dancing and backflips! what more can you ask for?
Draco S Oct 6, 2018 Probably my favorite movie. Watch it at least 3 or 4 times a year.
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Cast & Crew

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Hal Needham

Director

Bill Allen

Cru

Lori Loughlin

Christian

Talia Shire

Mrs. Jones

Ray Walston

Burton Timmer

Bart Conner

Bart Taylor

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Rad

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Movie Info

Synopsis A bicycle-motocrosser (Bill Allen) tries to enter a corrupt promoter's nationally televised cash-prize race.
Director
Hal Needham
Producer
Robert L. Levy, Sam Bernard
Screenwriter
Geoffrey Edwards, Sam Bernard
Distributor
Tri-Star Pictures
Production Co
TaliaFilm II Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 21, 1986, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Mar 22, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 13, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.0M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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