---
title: "Thrashin'"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thrashin-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 35371
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Thrashin' (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thrashin-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thrashin' is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Winters Hollywood Entertainment Holdings Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Skate rivalry heats up when a teen dates the enemy gang leader’s sister."

### Why Watch
- Authentic 80s skate culture
- Early performance by Josh Brolin

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime under two hours may feel brief
- Heavy skateboarding focus may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film features teen romance and mild conflict, suitable for older teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: energetic, youthful, rebellious, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Winters
- **Networks / Studios**: Winters Hollywood Entertainment Holdings Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Josh Brolin** as *Corey Webster*
- **Robert Rusler** as *Tommy Hook*
- **Pamela Gidley** as *Chrissy*
- **Brooke McCarter** as *Tyler*
- **Josh Richman** as *Radley*
- **Brett Marx** as *Bozo*
- **David Wagner** as *Little Stevie*
- **Chuck McCann** as *Sam Flood*
- **Tony Alva** as *T.A.*
- **Mark Munski** as *Monk*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Thrashin' released?
It was released in the United States on August 29, 1986.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: Who directed Thrashin'?
David Winters directed the film.

### Q: Which actors appear in Thrashin'?
The cast includes Josh Brolin, Robert Rusler, Pamela Gidley, and Brooke McCarter.

### Q: What is the main conflict in the story?
The plot centers on a skateboarding rivalry between Corey’s friends and the Daggers gang after Corey dates the gang leader’s sister.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thrashin' — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35371)
- [Thrashin' (1986) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0092085/)
- [Thrashin' - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrashin%27)
- [Thrashin' | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thrashin)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*