Next of Kin
R“A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.”
1989·108 min·Released
Studio: Barry & Enright Productions, Lorimar Film Entertainment
5.9TMDb
Theatrical Oct 20, 1989
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USA · English · USA
Overview
Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJohn Irvin
WriterMichael Jenning
Cast
Patrick Swayze
Truman Gates
Liam Neeson
Briar Gates
Adam Baldwin
Joey Rosselin
Helen Hunt
Jessie Gates
Ted Levine
Willy Simpson
Bill Paxton
Gerald Gates
Michael J. Pollard
Harold
Andreas Katsulas
John Isabella
Del Close
Frank
Valentino Cimo
Rhino
Paul Greco
Leo
Vincent Guastaferro
Paulie
Ben Stiller
Lawrence Isabella
Paul Herman
Tony Antonelli
Don Herion
Zimmer
Don James
David Jenkins
Brett Hadley
De Witt
Rodney Hatfield
Hollis
Richard Wharton
Selkirk
Kelly Blair
Tolbert
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Keywords
chicago, illinoiskentuckycoprevengehillbillyavenging brotherbrother brother relationshipbrothersbrotherly revenge
Details
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$16M
TMDb Votes
250
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026