Kes
They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.
1970 PG-13 1h 51m
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
Movie Details
| Original title | Kes |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 21, 1970 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | PG-13 |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, dysfunctional family, coming of age, small town, sibling relationship, england, single parent, great britain, falcon, sibling rivalry, northern england, yorkshire |
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What is Kes about?
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
When was Kes released?
Kes was released on Sep 21, 1970 (status: Released).
Who directed Kes?
Ken Loach directed Kes.
What is the TMDB rating of Kes?
Kes has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 463 votes.