Brink! (1998)

Andy "Brink" Brinker and his in-line skating crew--Peter, Jordy, and Gabriella--who call themselves "Soul-Skaters" (which means they skate for the fun of it, and not for the money), clash ... See full summary »

Director:

Greg Beeman

Writer:

Jeff Schechter

Stars:

Erik von Detten, Sam Horrigan, Christina Vidal

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Erik von Detten	...	Andy 'Brink' Brinker
Sam Horrigan	...	Val
Christina Vidal	...	Gabriella
Robin Riker	...	Maddie Brinker
Geoffrey Blake	...	Jimmy
Patrick Levis	...	Peter
Joey Simmrin	...	Arne
Asher Gold	...	Jordon
Walter Jones	...	Boomer (as Walter Emanuel Jones)
Katie Volding	...	Katie Brinker
David Graf	...	Ralph Brinker
Jake Elliot	...	B. J.
Brian Fenwick	...	Photographer
Neil Daly	...	Skateboard Leader
Tom Virtue	...	Science Teacher

Storyline

Andy "Brink" Brinker and his in-line skating crew--Peter, Jordy, and Gabriella--who call themselves "Soul-Skaters" (which means they skate for the fun of it, and not for the money), clash with a group of sponsored skaters, Team X-Bladz--led by Val--with whom they attend high school in southern California. When Brink discovers his family is in financial trouble, he goes against the wishes of his parents and his friends and joins Team X-Bladz. Brink tries to lead a double life but will be able to pull it off?

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | nickname as title | reference to hans brinker | money | friendship | 

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Taglines:

It Takes A Champ To Stay In Line.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Sport

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie inspired the 2011 game Brink, which also features rollerblading.

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Goofs

Before the first downhill race, there's a close-up of Gabriella as she speaks to Brink. In it, her helmet is buckled. In the next shot when she takes off, her helmet is visibly unbuckled. In the shot after that when she tucks down, her helmet is buckled again.

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Quotes

Katie Brinker: Skate better!

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Connections

Featured in Horse Sense (1999)

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Soundtracks

Sooner or Later
Performed by Fastball

User Reviews

A Family Favorite

I have been watching and enjoying Brink with my family since I was 10 years old in 1998. It's a favorite of mine and my family and it always will be. I think anyone who enjoys underdog stories will like this one and they should definitely check it out. It's for sure one of the Disney Channel's best releases.

Erik von Detten is great in his part, as well as Patrick Levis, Sam Horrigan and everyone else. The story is very simple but also very fun and light hearted. I also should mention that I really enjoyed the soundtrack to this one as I am a big punk and ska fan. Check this one out with your whole family if you can get a hold of it.

Details

Official Sites:

DisneyNOW

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 August 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brink!

Filming Locations:

Skatelab Skatepark, 4226 Valley Fair St, Simi Valley, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brink Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1