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Rad (1986)

Movie ★ 6.5 93 min

Drama Family Romance

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.

Sam Bernard Writer Geoffrey Edwards Writer Hal Needham Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 21, 1986
Runtime
93 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$3.0M
Box office
$2.0M
IMDb
tt0091817
Language
Studio
TaliaFilm II Productions

Themes

Cast

Bill Allen Bill Allen Cru Lori Loughlin Lori Loughlin Christian Talia Shire Talia Shire Mrs. Jones Ray Walston Ray Walston Burton Timmer Alfie Wise Alfie Wise Eliott Dole Jack Weston Jack Weston Duke Best Laura Jacoby Laura Jacoby Wesley Jones H.B. Haggerty H.B. Haggerty Sgt. Smith Jamie Clarke Jamie Clarke Luke Marta Kober Marta Kober Becky Bart Conner Bart Conner Bart Taylor Chad Hayes Chad Hayes Rex Reynolds Carey Hayes Carey Hayes Rod Reynolds Kellie McQuiggin Foxy Beverley Hendry Tiger Shawna Burnett Amy Graeme Davies Harold Logan T. Wotton Miles

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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.
Who stars in Rad?
Rad stars Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Ray Walston.
When was Rad released?
Rad is a 1986 drama, family, romance film.
Where can I watch Rad?
You can watch Rad with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.