Rad 40th Anniversary
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- Fathom Events Trailer (00:30)
- Fathom Entertainment Re-Release - Rad Day Trailer (00:30)
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Synopsis
In celebration of Rad's 40th Anniversary, the BMX racing film returns to theatres nationwide. Remastered in 4K, this cult classic film will also include a sneak peek of forthcoming documentary Effortless: The Eddie Fiola Story - following BMX legend and Hollywood stuntman, Eddie Fiola.
Cast
- Bill Allen
- Lori Loughlin
- Talia Shire
- Ray Walston
- Alfie Wise
- Jack Weston
- Bart Conner
- Marta Kober
- Jamie Clarke
- Laura Jacoby
Moviegoers are saying
This 1986 BMX cult classic directed by Hal Needham divides audiences between those who embrace its unapologetic '80s cheese and killer soundtrack, and those who find the bike sequences surprisingly dull. The film's legendary slow-motion BMX dance sequence at a high school prom has achieved iconic status among fans, with multiple reviewers citing it as an unforgettable cinematic moment.
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- Mar 17, 2021
55 You won't believe just how many bicycles are in this.
SilentDawnJun 20, 2018Well, I guess that’s it for me and movies. I’ve seen the best one now. There’s really no point in watching any more. Rad wins. I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with the extra free time, but I’m sure I’ll figure something out.
CameronDec 12, 2020I had my first ever multi-continent watch party tonight (with Michelle - follow her, she's awesome) watching this movie. I am astounded that I hadn't heard of this movie until recently. I think that had I seen this as a kid, it would have been one of my favourites. Instead…
Lou (rhymes with wow!) - Feb 3, 2024
Man this movie is a blast of 80’s nostalgia…the BMX revolution was in full effect when I was a kid and this movie came out and I had no clue iconic Stuntman/Director Hal Needham directed it for the longest time and while it feels like a trend-grab its also full of cheesy…
Joe LynchJul 9, 2023No matter how often Michelle and I watch Rad together (three times and counting), it's always a cheesy good time! 🚴🏻 🕺🕺💃
Lou (rhymes with wow!)Jul 30, 2020Hal Needham should be revered as a God, but I thought this was pretty weak even when I saw it in theaters. The bike stuff is...not exciting. I'm glad so many people can enjoy this simply for nostalgia's sake -- certainly the music and clothes are quite the time capsule --…
matt lynch - Sep 25, 2024
"Rad" is a 1986 film directed by Hal Needham. The film is centered around BMX craze, placing the narrative of a small town holding a big contest entitled "Helltrack" to get riders from all over to get together in order to compete for a 100k dollar cash prize. Like many…
Blake Bergman "Various Spaghetti"Jun 3, 2025Had a spirited debate with Justin this week about which is the better BMX movie, this or Brian Trenchard-Smith's BMX Bandits. I opt for the latter because of its anarchic slapstick antics and sunny, blue Australian skies, while Justin gravitates towards the well-oiled…
Will SloanNov 4, 2021I don't know, you guys... I think Rad might just contain the best BMX dance sequence (taking place at a high school prom) to have ever been put on film! It has got some stiff competition, I know.. A lot of cheesy fun revisiting this with Michelle. [Michelle's…
Lou (rhymes with wow!)
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Top Reviews
- Damien lovedRad
This movie 80’s so hard!! Soundtrack is fire. Small town hero vs evil corporation at bmx race to determine his future. Complete with falling in love in a day and a half and the loyal entourage and evil villain team. So love this film. It’s not a cinematic masterpiece. Just fun.
Nick Dubberly is "meh" onRadEssentially Karate Kid with BMX bikes. I knew nothing of this movie, except for maybe seeing a trailer for it before watching another movie on VHS, and seeing it at the video store. I didn’t hate it, in fact, I was actually pretty entertained by it.
Hardcore Epic Fanboy-Stan-Worshiper likedRadThis movie is literally just one and a half hours of the 80s. You’ll either love it for that or hate it for that. For me, it’s definitely stupid and messy, but I had enough fun to say it was worth my time. Not a bad 100th log.
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Metacritic
It lives on its action and dies on its gab. It also would have been better without all those songs about catching the thunder and grabbing the lightning and going for the glory. They sound like a rejected ad campaign for Old Milwaukee. In movies like this, action is often enough--but here, it's just not radical.
Michael Wilmington
Los Angeles Times
The bicycle acrobatics behind the credits at the opening of Rad are so spectacular that you wonder what the movie can do to improve on them. The short answer is, nothing. It's a.ll uphill once the tale gets under way
Walter Goodman
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rad 40th Anniversary (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Rad 40th Anniversary (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 56min long.
What's Rad 40th Anniversary (2026) about?
In celebration of Rad's 40th Anniversary, the BMX racing film returns to theatres nationwide. Remastered in 4K, this cult classic film will also include a sneak peek of forthcoming documentary Effortless: The Eddie Fiola Story - following BMX legend and Hollywood stuntman, Eddie Fiola.
Who's the cast of Rad 40th Anniversary (2026)?
- Bill Allen as Cru
- Lori Loughlin as Christian
- Talia Shire as Mrs. Jones
- Ray Walston as Burton Timmer
- Alfie Wise as Eliott Dole
- Jack Weston as Duke Best
- Bart Conner as Bart Taylor
- Marta Kober as Becky
- Jamie Clarke as Luke
- Laura Jacoby as Wesley Jones
Who's the director behind Rad 40th Anniversary (2026)?
Hal Needham directed Rad 40th Anniversary (2026).
Who produced Rad 40th Anniversary (2026)?
Robert L. Levy produced Rad 40th Anniversary (2026).
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