Kes
1970, English. Directed by Ken Loach.
They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 469 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 April 1970
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ken Loach, Tony Garnett
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What Kes is based on
Kes is based on A Kestrel for a Knave, a 1968 novel by Barry Hines.
Novel · 1968
A Kestrel for a Knave
By Barry Hines
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Kes: quick answers
Is Kes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 469 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kes?
Kes runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Kes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kes is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Kes on?
Kes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kes?
If you liked Kes, try Into the Forest, How Green Was My Valley, There Will Be Blood.
Who directed Kes?
Kes (1970) was directed by Ken Loach and stars David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie.
What is Kes based on?
Kes is based on A Kestrel for a Knave, a 1968 novel by Barry Hines.