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Where to watch Next of Kin (1989) tonight

Next of Kin (1989) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.9 from 262 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released
October 20, 1989
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 from 262 votes
Director
John Irvin
Starring
Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin, Helen Hunt
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Next of Kin?
Next of Kin is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Next of Kin rated?
Next of Kin is rated R in the US.
Is Next of Kin a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Next of Kin?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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