Rad(1986)

Name: Rad
Director: Hal Needham
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: Mar 21, 1986
Cast: Bart Conner, Lori Loughlin, Bill Allen, Talia Shire

TriStar Pictures

PG
1h 33m
- Drama
- Sport

Release Date: Mar 21, 1986

C+
6.7

The story of one young man, Cru Jones, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.

Release Details

Original Release | Mar 21, 1986 | Limited

2024 Re-release | Mar 21, 2024 | Limited (Fathom Entertainment)

2025 Re-release | Mar 20, 2025 | Limited (Fathom Entertainment)

2026 Re-release | Mar 22, 2026 | Limited (Fathom Entertainment)

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Box Office Results

2026-03-10T11:23:06.612Z

All Releases (4)
Total US & Canada:
$2,015,882
Total International
$0
Total Worldwide:
$2,015,882

Total US & Canada:
$645,231
Total Worldwide:
$645,231

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Director & Top Cast

Hal Needham
Director

Bart Conner
Bart Taylor

Lori Loughlin
Christian

Bill Allen
Cru

Talia Shire
Mrs. Jones

Technical Specifications

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

The story of Cru Jones, a young man who can overcome all obstacles that prevent him from participating in the BMX race "Helltrack." As he works towards his dream, Cru falls in love with Christian, an amateur racer. With the help of Christian and her friends, can Cru's "Rad Racing Team" defeat the top BMX factory rider, Bart Taylor ? — Josh Petras Rad is the story of a Cru Jones, a guy who lives a small town kind of life and spends his time delivering newspapers and having fun with his friends all amateur BMX bike riders. When a once in a lifetime opportunity comes along to compete in a race mixing amateurs and professionals he jumps at the chance to qualify and follows fate as he meets Christian, a female BMX semi pro rider who rides for Mongoose... While falling in love and following his heart he blows off the SAT's in order to quality for a the chance to ride in Helltrack putting it all on the line for the just the chance of something AMAZING while Uniting his small town, overcoming the odds, and showing people what true passion really means. — Kristin