Next of Kin
“A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.”
Synopsis
Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-31
Top Cast
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Patrick Swayze
Truman Gates
Liam Neeson
Briar Gates
Adam Baldwin
Joey Rosselin
Helen Hunt
Jessie Gates
Ted Levine
Willy Simpson
Bill Paxton
Gerald Gates
Michael J. Pollard
Harold
Andreas Katsulas
John Isabella
Del Close
Frank
Valentino Cimo
Rhino
Paul Greco
Leo
Vincent Guastaferro
Paulie
Ben Stiller
Lawrence Isabella
Paul Herman
Tony Antonelli
Don Herion
Zimmer
Don James
David Jenkins
Brett Hadley
De Witt
Rodney Hatfield
Hollis
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$3.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Jenning
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Next of Kin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.9M
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Film Entertainment, Barry & Enright Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Michael Jenning
Jack Nitzsche
Steven Poster
Peter Honess
Les Alexander, Larry DeWaay, Don Enright
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Michael Jenning
Writer
Les Alexander
Producer
Don Enright
Producer
Peter Honess
Editor
Jack T. Collis
Production Design
Donfeld
Costume Design
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Next of Kin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Next of Kin about?
Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
Who directed Next of Kin?
Next of Kin was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Next of Kin?
The principal cast of Next of Kin includes Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin, Helen Hunt, Ted Levine.
When was Next of Kin released and how long is it?
Next of Kin was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Next of Kin?
Next of Kin had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $15.9M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Next of Kin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Next of Kin was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Next of Kin?
Next of Kin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).