The Dirt Bike Kid (1986)
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61% of users liked it
(1,294 ratings)
In a rambling, somewhat uneven drama, 14-year-old Jack Simmons (Peter Billingsley) takes it on himself to help his friend, coach Mike (Patrick Collins), save his hot dog and soft drink concession. Mr. Hodgkins (Stuart Pankin) is a greedy, self-serving banker who is determined to raze Mike's hot… More In a rambling, somewhat uneven drama, 14-year-old Jack Simmons (Peter Billingsley) takes it on himself to help his friend, coach Mike (Patrick Collins), save his hot dog and soft drink concession. Mr. Hodgkins (Stuart Pankin) is a greedy, self-serving banker who is determined to raze Mike's hot dog stand and build a new bank on its site. Jack's primary resource in his fight against Mr. Hodgkins is a motorbike that does everything except speak French. With this motorized wonder (which starts itself), Jack tackles a gang of tough bikers and the infamous Mr. Hodgkins, taking him for a ride he will never forget. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Hoite C. Caston
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- May 30, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Michael Wilmington, Los Angeles Times
The special effects often seem to consist of dragging the dirt bike around on a string or having the actors flail their arms in astonishment while riding it.
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Roger Hurlburt, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Within minutes, youngsters and adults alike will feel the magic and high-wheeling fun of this offbeat and entertaining film. Billingsley steals the picture, with his winning energy and great delivery.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Viewers might want to watch this with a checklist to keep track of numerous lifts from E.T. The film's other big problem is that it's just plain stupid.
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Cast
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Peter Billingsley
as Jack Simmons
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Stuart Pankin
as Mr. Hodgkins
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Anne Bloom
as Janet Simmons
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Pat Collins
as Mike
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Sage Parker
as Miss Clavell
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Chad Sheets
as Bo
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Gavin Allen
as Max
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Danny Breen
as Flaherty
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Weasel Forshaw
as Big Slime
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Rocky the Dog
as Himself
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Tyrees Allen
as Sergeant
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Angie Bolling
as Pretty Woman
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Gary Carter
as Biker No. 1
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Harvey Christiansen
as Security Guard
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Al Evans
as Mr. Zak
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John William Galt
as Chief
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Betty King
as Secretary
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Courtney Kraus
as Beth
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Bill Shaw
as Ben
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Dale Kassel
as Umpire
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Emily Rose Kelley
as Waitress
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Beth Larsen
as Clerk
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Brian Sadler
as Jimmy
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Holly Schenck
as Sue
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Barnett Shpritz
as Little Man
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Gena Sleete
as Widow White
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Elaine Williams
as Teenage Girl
- Patrick Collins
- Wes Foreshaw
