1970 · movie · PG-13 · 1h 51m
Kes
They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.
Is Kes on Netflix?
No. Kes (1970) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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.
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How we got to 70
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 24 | none |
Kes: common questions
Is Kes on Netflix?
No. Kes (1970) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Kes?
Kes (1970) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Kes worth watching?
It scores 70/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Kes?
Kes runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What is Kes rated?
Kes is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is in Kes?
Kes stars David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, Colin Welland.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.