The Dirt Bike Kid(1985)
When the going gets tough... the tough go flying!
The Dirt Bike Kid Synopsis
When his mother sends Jack off with money to buy groceries, he comes home with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious, but when Jack uses the magic bike to save the local hot dog stand from the clutches of corrupt big business, he becomes the town hero.
The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) is a family and fantasy film directed by Hoite C. Caston, released on November 24, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Peter Billingsley, Stuart Pankin, Anne Bloom and Patrick Collins. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Hoite C. Caston
- Writers:
- David Brandes, Lewis Colick
- Producers:
- Julie Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Lacambre
- Composer:
- Phil Shenale
- Production:
- FilmDallas Pictures, Trinity Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) Trailer
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The Dirt Bike Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Billingsley
as Jack Simmons
Stuart Pankin
as Mr. Hodgkins
- Anne Bloom
Anne Bloom
as Janet Simmons
Patrick Collins
as Mike
Sage Parker
as Miss Clavell
- Chad Sheets
Chad Sheets
as Bo
- Gavin Allen
Gavin Allen
as Max
- Danny Breen
Danny Breen
as Flaherty
- Weasel Forshaw
Weasel Forshaw
as Big Slime
John William Galt
as Chief
- Courtney Kraus
Courtney Kraus
as Beth
- Holly Schenck
Holly Schenck
as Sue
Key crew
Directed by Hoite C. Caston, written by David Brandes and Lewis Colick, produced by Julie Corman.
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The Dirt Bike Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 54 ratings.
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The Dirt Bike Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dirt Bike Kid online?
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The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dirt Bike Kid?
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The main cast of The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) includes Peter Billingsley, Stuart Pankin, Anne Bloom, Patrick Collins and Sage Parker. The film was directed by Hoite C. Caston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dirt Bike Kid released?
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The Dirt Bike Kid was released on November 24, 1985 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Dirt Bike Kid worth watching?
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The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dirt Bike Kid?
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