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Rad

6.519861h 33mPGMovieDramaFamilyRomance

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.

DirectorHal Needham
WritersGeoffrey Edwards·Sam Bernard
ProducersJack Schwartzman·Robert L. Levy

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsKanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Hal Needham

BABill Allen
Bill Allen
Cru
LLLori Loughlin
Lori Loughlin
Christian
TSTalia Shire
Talia Shire
Mrs. Jones
RWRay Walston
Ray Walston
Burton Timmer
AWAlfie Wise
Alfie Wise
Eliott Dole
JWJack Weston
Jack Weston
Duke Best
LJLaura Jacoby
Laura Jacoby
Wesley Jones
HHH.B. Haggerty
H.B. Haggerty
Sgt. Smith
JCJamie Clarke
Jamie Clarke
Luke
MKMarta Kober
Marta Kober
Becky
BCBart Conner
Bart Conner
Bart Taylor
CHChad Hayes
Chad Hayes
Rex Reynolds

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Rad — streaming FAQ

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Rad is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rad on Netflix?

No, Rad is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Rad on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Rad is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Rad for free?

Rad is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.