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Next of Kin

1989, English. Directed by John Irvin.

A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

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Runtime
1h 48m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Released
20 October 1989
Country
United States of America
Written by
Michael Jenning
Budget
$12M
Box office
$16M
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Is Next of Kin worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 262 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Next of Kin?

Next of Kin runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).

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Next of Kin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Next of Kin is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Next of Kin on?

Next of Kin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Next of Kin?

If you liked Next of Kin, try No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers, A Score to Settle, Scarface.

Who directed Next of Kin?

Next of Kin (1989) was directed by John Irvin and stars Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin.

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