The New Kids
1985, English. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham.
The kids learned three things about southern hospitality, blood, sweat and terror.
A brother and his young sister come to a small town to find out a local gang terrorizes the population.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The New Kids
The New Kids isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sean S. CunninghamDirector
- Lori LoughlinAbby MacWilliams
- Jean De BaerMary Beth MacWilliams
- James SpaderEddie Dutra
- Paige PriceKaren Goodsell
- John PhilbinGideon Walters
- Vince GrantJoeBob
- Margaret WelshFriend
- Brian WimmerStudent
- Eddie JonesCharlie MacWilliams
- Eric StoltzMark Warfield
- Shannon PresbyLoren MacWilliams
- Theron MontgomeryGordo
Details
- Released
- 18 January 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Gyllenhaal, Brian Taggert
- Budget
- $199K
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The New Kids: quick answers
Is The New Kids worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The New Kids?
The New Kids runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The New Kids have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The New Kids. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The New Kids parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The New Kids is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The New Kids on?
The New Kids isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The New Kids?
If you liked The New Kids, try The Last House on the Left, Corridors of Blood, Bully.
Who directed The New Kids?
The New Kids (1985) was directed by Sean S. Cunningham and stars Lori Loughlin, Jean De Baer, James Spader.