Kes
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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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Trailers and promos
KES - Brand New Masters of Cinema Trailer (SD version)
KES (1969) Trailer - The Criterion Collection
Kes (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Three Reasons: Kes - The Criterion Collection
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Frequently asked questions about Kes
Where can I watch Kes in the United States?
Kes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Kes on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Kes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.
Can I watch Kes for free?
Kes streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Kes?
Kes scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Kes?
Kes stars David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, Colin Welland, and Brian Glover. Ken Loach is the director.
How long is Kes?
Kes runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
When did Kes come out?
Kes was released on April 3, 1970.
Which studio made Kes?
Kes was produced by Woodfall Film Productions and Kestrel Films in the United Kingdom.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.