Kingpin (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Kingpin is a drama film directed by Mike Walker, running about 90 minutes. “There can only be one Kingpin” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Willie, a likeable kid, forms a friendship with Rikki, a new arrival at the reform school. Willie discovers that Rikki is maybe tough enough to take on Karl, the kingpin. Although Rikki is strong, he does not like to fight, but tensions mount as Karl's bullying become more obnoxious. After being shown up by Willie, Karl loses his temper and gives Willie a thrashing. As a result, Willie joins with some other boys in an escape. They steal a car, get drunk, and have a serious accident. Meanwhile Rikki is in hospital, injured in a forestry "accident' engineered by Karl.
Who’s in it. Kingpin stars Mitchell Manuel as Riki Nathan, Junior Amiga as Willie Hoto, Nicholas Rogers as Karl Stevens and Judith McIntosh as Alison Eastwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kingpin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kingpin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kingpin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kingpin (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kingpin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kingpin worth watching?
- Kingpin holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kingpin?
- Kingpin stars Mitchell Manuel, Junior Amiga, Nicholas Rogers, Judith McIntosh and Terence Cooper.
- When was Kingpin released?
- Kingpin was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.