The Kindred
“John's got a half brother... half human... half something else!”
Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder | — |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | — |
About The Kindred
The Kindred is a 1987 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter. The cast is led by David Allen Brooks, Rod Steiger, Amanda Pays. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.
The Kindred was produced by Kindred Limited Partnership and made in United States of America. It was released on January 9, 1987, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jeffrey Obrow, Stephen Carpenter
- Writers
- John Penney, Joseph Stefano, Stephen Carpenter
- Release date
- January 9, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Kindred Limited Partnership
The Kindred cast & crew
The Kindred was directed by Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter and written by John Penney, Joseph Stefano, and Stephen Carpenter.
The cast features David Allen Brooks as John Hollins, Rod Steiger as Dr. Phillip Lloyd, Amanda Pays as Melissa Leftridge, Talia Balsam as Sharon Raymond, Kim Hunter as Amanda Hollins, and Timothy Gibbs as Hart Phillips.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Stephen Carpenter, and it was produced by Jeffrey Obrow and Joel Freeman.
Is The Kindred worth watching?
The Kindred holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Kindred is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Kindred
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Cast of The Kindred
David Allen Brooks
John Hollins
Rod Steiger
Dr. Phillip Lloyd
Amanda Pays
Melissa Leftridge
Talia Balsam
Sharon Raymond
Kim Hunter
Amanda Hollins
Timothy Gibbs
Hart Phillips
Peter Frechette
Brad Baxter
Julia Montgomery
Cindy Russell
Bunky Jones
Nell Valentine (as Bunki Z)
Charles Grueber
Harry
Bennet Guillory
Dr. Stone
Edgar Small
Dr. Larson
The Kindred — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Kindred in United States?
The Kindred is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder in United States.
▸Is The Kindred on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Kindred is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Kindred in?
The Kindred is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Kindred?
The Kindred runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is The Kindred rated?
The Kindred is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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