---
title: "The Dirt Bike Kid"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dirt-bike-kid-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33321
imdb_id: "tt0090948"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 54
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dirt-bike-kid-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Dirt Bike Kid" (1985).
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Title: The Dirt Bike Kid
Year: 1985
Release Date: 11/24/1985 (US)
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Runtime: 1h 31m
Rating: PG
Director: Hoite Caston (also listed as Hoite C. Caston)
Writers: David Brandes and Lewis Colick
Cast: Peter Billingsley, Stuart Pankin, Anne Bloom, Patrick Collins, Danny Breen
Plot: Jack is sent by his mother to buy groceries with money. He returns with a magic supercharged dirt bike instead. His mother is furious. Jack uses the magic bike to save a local hot dog stand from corrupt big business. He becomes a town hero.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Dirt Bike

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Plex | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hoite C. Caston
- **Networks / Studios**: FilmDallas Pictures, Trinity Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Billingsley** as *Jack Simmons*
- **Stuart Pankin** as *Mr. Hodgkins*
- **Anne Bloom** as *Janet Simmons*
- **Patrick Collins** as *Mike*
- **Sage Parker** as *Miss Clavell*
- **Chad Sheets** as *Bo*
- **Gavin Allen** as *Max*
- **Danny Breen** as *Flaherty*
- **Weasel Forshaw** as *Big Slime*
- **John William Galt** as *Chief*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Dirt Bike Kid online?
The Dirt Bike Kid is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Dirt Bike Kid worth watching?
The Dirt Bike Kid holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 54 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Dirt Bike Kid and when was it released?
The Dirt Bike Kid is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Dirt Bike Kid?
The Dirt Bike Kid was directed by Hoite C. Caston.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Dirt Bike Kid — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33321)
- [The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090948/fullcredits/)
- [The Dirt Bike Kid - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dirt_Bike_Kid)
- [The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33321-the-dirt-bike-kid/cast)
- [Watch The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-dirt-bike-kid)
- [The Dirt Bike Kid (1985) – A Magical Dirt Bike?!?](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dirt-bike-kid-1985-a-magical-dirt-bike--74343761)

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