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Synopsis
The story of one young man, Cru Jones, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.
Cast
- Bill Allen
- Lori Loughlin
- Talia Shire
- Ray Walston
- Alfie Wise
- Jack Weston
- Bart Conner
- Marta Kober
- Jamie Clarke
- Laura Jacoby
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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 (doesn't rhyme with booh! 👻) - Sep 21, 2026
Here’s how to test if you’re still alive at the age of 50 (or if you lived through any part of the 80s). Put Rad on in the background while you’re working from home. If you don’t get a boner during the dance off/bike trick mating ritual sequence with the Send Me an Angel…
SwartacusFeb 3, 2024Man 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 LynchOct 10, 2026Rad has been a film I had always heard about for many years. I was introduced early on as a “so bad it’s good film.” That if you’re a bad movie connoisseur, Rad is one of the greats of that category. I have known and seen clips from it over the years, but I never sat down…
FilmShogun - Jul 9, 2023
No matter how often Michelle and I watch Rad together (three times and counting), it's always a cheesy good time! 🚴🏻 🕺🕺💃
Lou (doesn't rhyme with booh! 👻)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 lynchSep 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…
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- 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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MovieWatcher lovedRadI grew up on this and my son and I watched it tonight. Definitely fun explaining the 80’s to him!
John Ressler lovedRadGreat old movie.
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USER SCORE (3)
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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 (1986) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Rad (1986)?
The movie is 1hr 33min long.
What's Rad (1986) about?
The story of one young man, Cru Jones, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.
Who's the cast of Rad (1986)?
- 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 (1986)?
Hal Needham directed Rad (1986).
Who produced Rad (1986)?
Robert L. Levy produced Rad (1986).
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