Movie

The Skateboard Kid

“Why take the road when you can fly?”

★ 3.3(23)19931h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Larry Swerdlove
Release date: 1993-06-23
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Concorde-New Horizons
Part of: The Skateboard Kid Collection

The Skateboard Kid — trailer

About The Skateboard Kid

The Skateboard Kid is a 1993 movie in the Family, Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Larry Swerdlove, starring Trevor Lissauer, Dom DeLuise and Timothy Busfield. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.3/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Skateboard Kid in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

No one could be more bored than Zack, the new kid in town with no friends in sight. When a gang of hip, skateboarding thrashers start cruising his neighborhood, Zack hopes his luck will change. But they want nothing to do with him. Then Zack makes the discovery of his life: a talking wisecracking, magical skateboard. And suddenly, skateboarding rises to entirely new heights.

Cast

Trevor Lissauer

Zack

Dom DeLuise

Rip (voice)

Timothy Busfield

Frank

Bess Armstrong

Maggie

Cliff DeYoung

Big Dan

Rick Dean

Earl

Shanelle Gray

Jenny

Lee McLaughlin

Sheriff

Kai Lennox

Snake

Gerry Lock

Sally

Derek Loughran

Utilityman

David Wells

Mr. Banks

Themes & keywords

skateboardingfamily relationships

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Skateboard Kid in South Africa?+

The Skateboard Kid is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Skateboard Kid on Netflix?+

The Skateboard Kid is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Skateboard Kid?+

The Skateboard Kid has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Skateboard Kid?+

The Skateboard Kid stars Trevor Lissauer, Dom DeLuise, Timothy Busfield, Bess Armstrong and Cliff DeYoung.

When did The Skateboard Kid come out?+

The Skateboard Kid is a 1993 movie directed by Larry Swerdlove.

What genre is The Skateboard Kid?+

The Skateboard Kid is Family, Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Skateboard Kid?+

The Skateboard Kid was directed by Larry Swerdlove.