The Kindred
“John's got a half brother... half human... half something else!”
Synopsis
Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.
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Top Cast
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David Allen Brooks
John Hollins
Rod Steiger
Dr. Phillip Lloyd
Amanda Pays
Melissa Leftridge
Talia Balsam
Sharon Raymond
Kim Hunter
Amanda Hollins
Timothy Gibbs
Hart Phillips
Peter Frechette
Brad Baxter
Julia Montgomery
Cindy Russell
Bunky Jones
Nell Valentine (as Bunki Z)
Charles Grueber
Harry
Bennet Guillory
Dr. Stone
Edgar Small
Dr. Larson
Jim Boeke
Jackson
Randy Harrington
Paramedic
Betty Freeman
Nurse
John Farmer
Minister
Steve Conte
Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 31, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Carpenter, Jeffrey Obrow
- Screenplay & Story
- John Penney, Joseph Stefano, Jeffrey Obrow, Stephen Carpenter, Earl Ghaffari
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- The Kindred
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Kindred Limited Partnership
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Carpenter, Jeffrey Obrow
John Penney, Joseph Stefano, Jeffrey Obrow, Stephen Carpenter, Earl Ghaffari
David Newman
Stephen Carpenter
John Penney, Earl Ghaffari
Jeffrey Obrow, Joel Freeman
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Carpenter
Director
Jeffrey Obrow
Director
John Penney
Writer
John Penney
Editor
Joseph Stefano
Writer
Stephen Carpenter
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Obrow
Writer
Jeffrey Obrow
Producer
Stephen Carpenter
Writer
Earl Ghaffari
Editor
Chris Hopkins
Production Design
Earl Ghaffari
Writer
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kindred
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What is The Kindred about?
Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.
Who directed The Kindred?
The Kindred was directed by Stephen Carpenter, Jeffrey Obrow.
Who stars in The Kindred?
The principal cast of The Kindred includes David Allen Brooks, Rod Steiger, Amanda Pays, Talia Balsam, Kim Hunter.
When was The Kindred released and how long is it?
The Kindred was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kindred?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kindred was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kindred?
The Kindred holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).