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Rad

A hometown kid on his BMX against the best in the world. At Helltrack... the heat is on.

6.5(111)19861h 33m
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Where to watch Rad in New Zealand

Rad is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in New Zealand. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

About Rad

Rad is a 1986 movie in the Drama, Family and Romance genres, directed by Hal Needham, starring Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin and Talia Shire. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 111 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rad in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.

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Themes & keywords

high schoolsmall townpaperboybmxracebicycle racestunt ridingsport

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rad in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Rad on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Rad on Netflix?+

Rad is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

How long is Rad?+

Rad has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Rad?+

Rad stars Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Ray Walston and Alfie Wise.

When did Rad come out?+

Rad is a 1986 movie directed by Hal Needham.

What genre is Rad?+

Rad is Drama, Family and Romance film.

Who directed Rad?+

Rad was directed by Hal Needham.

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