Kicks (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2009, Kicks is a thriller and drama film directed by Lindy Heymann, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Nicole is an introverted Liverpudlian teenager, all but deserted by her parents, with a mother distractedly working nights and a father who has settled with a new family elsewhere. She spends time hanging around the gates of Anfield and the Melwood training ground, desperate for a glimpse of her idol, the star midfielder Lee Cassidy. She Meets aspirant WAG Jasmine, who is from an affluent family, more glamorous and streetwise, yet the girls' shared adoration to Cassidy lead them to bond instantly. They trawl the city and its nightspots, fantasizing about a time when they might have Lee for themselves, yet when the news breaks that the footballer is a transfer target for Real Madrid, they take drastic action to prevent him leaving.
Who’s in it. Kicks stars Kerrie Hayes as Nicole, Nichola Burley as Jasmine, Jamie Doyle as Lee and Gary Cartwright as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Kicks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kicks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kicks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kicks (2009)?
- In GB, Kicks is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kicks worth watching?
- Kicks holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kicks?
- Kicks stars Kerrie Hayes, Nichola Burley, Jamie Doyle, Gary Cartwright and Derek Hicks.
- When was Kicks released?
- Kicks was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.