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Next of Kin

  • 19891989
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  • 1h 48m
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5.8/10
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Liam Neeson, Patrick Swayze, Valentino Cimo, Paul Herman, Andreas Katsulas, Ted Levine, and Michael J. Pollard in Next of Kin (1989)
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Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
12K
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    • John Irvin
    • Michael Jenning
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Liam Neeson
    • Adam Baldwin
    • John Irvin
    • Michael Jenning
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Liam Neeson
    • Adam Baldwin
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    • 64User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
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    Helen Hunt and Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin (1989)
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    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Truman
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Briar
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • Joey
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Jessie
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • Isabella
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Gerald
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Lawrence
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Harold
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Willy
    Del Close
    Del Close
    • Frank
    Valentino Cimo
    Valentino Cimo
    • Rhino
    Paul Greco
    Paul Greco
    • Leo
    Vincent Guastaferro
    Vincent Guastaferro
    • Paulie
    Paul Herman
    Paul Herman
    • Antonelli
    Don Herion
    • Zimmer
    Don James
    • David
    Brett Hadley
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      • Michael Jenning
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    • Trivia
      This was the last film from Lorimar Filmed Entertainment before going under.
    • Goofs
      When Gerald is being pursued by the fake police car the blue light changes locations from right to left.
    • Quotes

      Truman Gates: They're coming for you, Willy. I know you'll take a couple of them with you for sure, but they'll take you just the same. Or we can take a ride to the station together, just a couple of boys from the hills. You got my word on that. I know you ain't scared to die, Willy. But this ain't no place to leave your ghost.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Immediate Family/The Bear/Dad/Next of Kin/Carnival of Souls (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Brothers
      Written and Performed by Larry Gatlin & Patrick Swayze

    User reviews64

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    10/10
    Good Movie, Liam Neeson is GREAT in this movie.
    I chose this movie for a report in my Communications class. I have seen it several times but looking at it from a different angle this time, I saw the development of Swayze's character or his return to his family roots. However you want to look at it. The first time I saw this movie I was blown away by Liam Neeson's portrayal of Briar Gates, he brings his character to life as much as any actor as ever brought a character to life in any movie. Years later when I discovered that Liam was british my opinion of his acting abilities skyrocketed. My favorite quote in the movie was by Liam, "My name is Briar Gates and I want the man that kilt my brother." In print it doesn't sound like much but when he delivers it, this quote is truly amazing.
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    • Mar 2, 2003

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 1989 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Hazard, Kentucky, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Film Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 48 minutes
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