"They were the best kids in the neighborhood ... until they decided it was time to fight back."

1986

1h 33m

5.9(78 votes)

Thriller

Action

Drama

Crime

TV Movie

Overview

High-school students start a vigilante group in their neighbourhood but, as their power increases, they become more abusive and dangerous.

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10 featured cast members

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Keanu Reeves

Derek

Kiefer Sutherland

Victor

Lori Loughlin

Christie

Joe Spano

Principal Bob Grootemat

Darren Dalton

Scottie

Evan Mirand

Mule

Don Michael Paul

Collin

Gary Riley

Barnwell

Billy Zane

Les

Danny Nucci

Willie

Creative team

Directed by: Charles Braverman
Written by: Noah Jubelirer
Produced by: Judith James
Margot Winchester

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