The Kindred
“John's got a half brother... half human... half something else!”
Where to watch The Kindred in United States
The Kindred is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in United States. Availability checked 29 May 2026.
About The Kindred
The Kindred is a 1987 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter, starring David Allen Brooks, Rod Steiger and Amanda Pays. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 79 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Kindred in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Kindred trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Kindred in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Kindred on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.
Is The Kindred on Netflix?+
The Kindred is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.
How long is The Kindred?+
The Kindred has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in The Kindred?+
The Kindred stars David Allen Brooks, Rod Steiger, Amanda Pays, Talia Balsam and Kim Hunter.
When did The Kindred come out?+
The Kindred is a 1987 movie directed by Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter.
What genre is The Kindred?+
The Kindred is Horror and Science Fiction film.
Who directed The Kindred?+
The Kindred was directed by Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter.
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