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Rad

PG19861h 33mHal Needham
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 46% · Metacritic 24

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

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.

DramaFamilyRomance
High SchoolSmall TownPaperboyBmxRaceBicycle RaceStunt RidingSport

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What is Rad (1986) 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 stars in Rad?

Rad stars Bill Allen (Cru), Lori Loughlin (Christian), Talia Shire (Mrs. Jones), Ray Walston (Burton Timmer), Alfie Wise (Eliott Dole). The film was directed by Hal Needham.

How long is Rad?

Rad has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG.

Is Rad worth watching?

Rad holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 46. Fans of Drama, Family, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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