Rad
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Where to watch Rad in United States
Can I watch Rad in United States? Yes — you can stream Rad in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Rad streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Rad
Rad is a 1986 English-language drama, family and romance film directed by Hal Needham. The cast is led by Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Rad was produced by TaliaFilm II Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 21, 1986, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Writers
- Sam Bernard, Geoffrey Edwards
- Release date
- March 21, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- TaliaFilm II Productions
Rad cast & crew
Rad was directed by Hal Needham and written by Sam Bernard and Geoffrey Edwards.
The cast features Bill Allen as Cru, Lori Loughlin as Christian, Talia Shire as Mrs. Jones, Ray Walston as Burton Timmer, Alfie Wise as Eliott Dole, and Jack Weston as Duke Best.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Di Pasquale, cinematography is by Richard Leiterman, and it was produced by Robert L. Levy and Jack Schwartzman.
Is Rad worth watching?
Rad holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 115 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, family, and romance, Rad is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rad
In United States, you can stream Rad on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Rad
Bill Allen
Cru
Lori Loughlin
Christian
Talia Shire
Mrs. Jones
Ray Walston
Burton Timmer
Alfie Wise
Eliott Dole
Jack Weston
Duke Best
Laura Jacoby
Wesley Jones
H.B. Haggerty
Sgt. Smith
Jamie Clarke
Luke
Marta Kober
Becky
Bart Conner
Bart Taylor
Chad Hayes
Rex Reynolds
Rad — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rad in United States?
Rad is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Rad on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Rad is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Rad in?
Rad is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rad?
Rad runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Rad rated?
Rad is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 115 ratings.
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