Kes (1970)
Overview
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
Where to watch Kes
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | MUBI | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | MUBI | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | YouTube Free | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Kes in 67 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Kes about?
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence. Kes is a Drama movie, released on 1970-04-03, runtime 111 minutes.
Is Kes worth watching?
TMDB users rate Kes 7.4 out of 10 from 468 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Kes?
In the United States, Kes streams on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ken Loach
Cast
- David Bradley as Billy
- Freddie Fletcher as Jud
- Lynne Perrie as Mrs. Casper
- Colin Welland as Mr. Farthing
- Brian Glover as Mr. Sugden
- Bob Bowes as Mr. Gryce
- Bernard Atha as Youth Employment Officer
- Laurence Bould
- Joey Kaye as Pub Comic
- Ted Carroll
- Robert Naylor as MacDowell
- Agnes Drumgoon
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Sources
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