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Kes

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This film has a couple of uses of moderate bad language

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KesRating: PG 9+

3.0458 out of 5 240 Votes (Members)
Duration
110 mins
Year
1969
Director(s)
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Based on the famous novel by Barry Hines, Kes: A Kestrel for a Knave, the stunning yet bleak film version centres around Billy Casper - a young lad who seems to have nothing going for him. He's picked on by his teachers and classmates, he's tormented by his older brother, and he's ignored by his mother. But then, all alone in the world, Billy finds a kestrel hawk - and manages to befriend and tame it.

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  • Outstanding! A great film which captures the experiences of a school boy in the 1960s. I really loved the football match!

    David (Teacher)

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  • Keya, 12

    2 out of 5
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    Keya, 12
    Date
    2012-02-03 13:54:57

    i didnt really enjoy this film because i didnt really get what was going on

  • Brilyn, 11

    1 out of 5
    By
    Brilyn, 11
    Date
    2012-02-03 13:25:02

    i did not like the film at all it was very boring i almost fell asleep

  • Jayvon, 12

    1 out of 5
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    Jayvon, 12
    Date
    2012-02-03 13:24:50

    I fell asleep for quite some time when watching KES. No offence but it was boring...

  • Joseph, 11

    1 out of 5
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    Joseph, 11
    Date
    2012-02-03 13:24:23

    this show has some rude scenes

  • Georgia, 11

    5 out of 5
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    Georgia, 11
    Date
    2012-02-02 16:01:23

    WOW! This is shuch a lovely movie that everyone can enjoy! It gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside you that really maked you think about what is going on. It is definitely one of my favorite and I hope it will be yours too! :)

  • Sadie, 11

    4 out of 5
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    Sadie, 11
    Date
    2012-02-02 15:59:23

    I thought it was very funny and through out
    the film you fell very sorry for the little boy.
    You become very attached to the bird (kes)
    so be prepared for a shock at the end
    i give this 4/5 because it was a little slow
    in some parts but overall a very good movie.

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