Next of Kin
“A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.”
Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
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Where is Next of Kin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About Next of Kin
Next of Kin is a 1989 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by John Irvin. The cast is led by Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Next of Kin was produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment and Barry & Enright Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 20, 1989, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Irvin
- Writers
- Michael Jenning
- Release date
- October 20, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- Lorimar Film Entertainment, Barry & Enright Productions
Next of Kin cast & crew
Next of Kin was directed by John Irvin and written by Michael Jenning.
The cast features Patrick Swayze as Truman Gates, Liam Neeson as Briar Gates, Adam Baldwin as Joey Rosselin, Helen Hunt as Jessie Gates, Ted Levine as Willy Simpson, and Bill Paxton as Gerald Gates.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Steven Poster and it was produced by Les Alexander and Larry DeWaay.
Is Next of Kin worth watching?
Next of Kin holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 253 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Next of Kin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Next of Kin
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Cast of Next of Kin
Patrick Swayze
Truman Gates
Liam Neeson
Briar Gates
Adam Baldwin
Joey Rosselin
Helen Hunt
Jessie Gates
Ted Levine
Willy Simpson
Bill Paxton
Gerald Gates
Michael J. Pollard
Harold
Andreas Katsulas
John Isabella
Del Close
Frank
Valentino Cimo
Rhino
Paul Greco
Leo
Vincent Guastaferro
Paulie
Next of Kin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Next of Kin in United States?
Next of Kin is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Next of Kin in?
Next of Kin is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Next of Kin?
Next of Kin runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Next of Kin rated?
Next of Kin is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 253 ratings.
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