Next of Kin

A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.

19891h 48m5.9(260 votes)

ActionCrimeDramaThriller

Synopsis

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.

Next of Kin (1989) is a action, crime, drama, and thriller film directed by John Irvin. It stars Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, and Adam Baldwin. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 260 votes.

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Director

John Irvin

Cast

Patrick Swayze

Truman Gates

Liam Neeson

Briar Gates

Adam Baldwin

Joey Rosselin

Helen Hunt

Jessie Gates

Ted Levine

Willy Simpson

Bill Paxton

Gerald Gates

Michael J. Pollard

Harold

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Who stars in Next of Kin?

Next of Kin stars Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin, and Helen Hunt, and was directed by John Irvin.

How long is Next of Kin?

Next of Kin has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did Next of Kin come out?

Next of Kin was released in 1989.

What genre is Next of Kin?

Next of Kin is a action, crime, drama, and thriller film.

Is Next of Kin worth watching?

Next of Kin holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.