Kin
A troubled Detroit teenager arms himself with alien technology and races to protect his adoptive brother from criminals, agents, and mercenaries.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- tense
- youthful
- sci fi movie night
- action double feature
What critics said
Critics found that the film's family drama and science-fiction adventure fail to cohere, despite an engaging premise and a late twist that suggests a television pilot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eli's discovery of an otherworldly weapon unfolds amid parole trouble, family conflict, Detroit streets, and criminal pursuit.
The powerful weapon found by Eli becomes the asset sought by federal agents and mercenaries.
Eli uses the weapon to save his older adoptive brother Jimmy, forcing their troubled relationship into a shared escape.
The plot and keyword metadata place the pursuit, family conflict, and criminal milieu in Detroit, Michigan.
Films like Kin, and why
Super 8
Shares a grounded science fiction premise, sibling bond, pursuit narrative, and youthful protagonists caught between criminals and advanced technology.
Midnight Special
Combines family drama, mysterious high technology, road-movie momentum, and a young protagonist discovering extraordinary powers.
Looper
Blends crime thriller elements with speculative technology, fugitive characters, and a tense pursuit by powerful forces.
The Last Starfighter
Features a working-class family adventure shaped by concealed powers, criminal danger, and a young hero protecting someone close to him.
Movie Details
- Directors
- Josh Baker, Jonathan Baker
- Release Date
- 2018-08-29
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (904)
Cast
- Myles Truitt
- Jack Reynor
- Dennis Quaid
- Zoë Kravitz
- James Franco
- Carrie Coon
- Ian Matthews
- Mark O'Brien
- Gavin Fox
- Stephane Garneau-Monten
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kin about?
- A troubled Detroit teenager arms himself with alien technology and races to protect his adoptive brother from criminals, agents, and mercenaries.
- What is Kin like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kin as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Kin violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Kin as moderate.
- What did critics think of Kin?
- Critics found that the film's family drama and science-fiction adventure fail to cohere, despite an engaging premise and a late twist that suggests a television pilot.
- Which films are like Kin?
- Films with a similar feel include Super 8, Midnight Special, Looper, and The Last Starfighter.
- How long is Kin?
- Kin runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kin?
- In United States, Kin streams on fuboTV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
