Get ready for the 1986 classic Rad, an exhilarating teen sports drama! Follow Cru Jones, a determined local BMX racer, as he chases his dream of conquering the perilous "Helltrack" competition. This inspiring underdog story is packed with thrilling action, 80s charm, and heart. Can Cru overcome the odds and prove himself? Experience high-flying fun the whole family will love!
Rad
Runtime: 1 Hours 31 Minutes
Audience Rating: 9.2/10
Critics Rating: 4.3/10
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 21 March 1986
OTT Release Date: 2017-03-13
Original Language: English
Production House: TaliaFilm II Productions
Distributor: Tri-Star Pictures
Page Last Updated On: 23 March 2026
About:
Hal Needham
(Director)
Bill Allen
as Cru
(Actor)
Lori Loughlin
as Christian
(Actor)
Talia Shire
as Mrs. Jones
(Actor)
Ray Walston
as Burton Timmer
(Actor)
Bart Conner
as Bart Taylor
(Actor)
Marta Kober
as Becky
(Actor)
Jamie Clarke
as Luke
(Actor)
Laura Jacoby
as Wesley Jones
(Actor)
H.B. Haggerty
as Sgt. Smith
(Actor)
Geoffrey Edwards
(Screenwriter)
Sam Bernard
(Screenwriter)
Robert L. Levy
(Producer)
Sam Bernard
(Producer)
Jack Schwartzman
(Executive Producer)
Richard Leiterman
(Cinematographer)
Carl Kress
(Film Editing)
James Di Pasquale
(Original Music)
Shirley Inget
(Art Director)
Grant S. Goodman
(Set Decoration)
Cindy Gordon
(Set Decoration)
Clay Weiler
(Set Decoration)
Jerry Allen
(Costume Design)
Annette Benson
(Casting)