Power Kids (2009)
A Thai martial arts thriller where four young Muay Thai fighters storm a terrorist-held hospital to rescue their friend.
Power Kids - Movie Information
- Original Title: 5 หัวใจฮีโร่
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: Krissanapong Rachata
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 13m
- Original Language: Thai
- Spoken Languages: English, Thai
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 5, 2009 (Thailand)
- Alternative Titles: 5 huajai hero (TH), Force of Five (UK)
- Production Companies: Baa-Ram-Ewe, Sahamongkolfilm
- Production Countries: Thailand
Power Kids - Plot
A group of friends have trained themselves in martial arts. One of the gang is in hospital so when the hospital is taken over by a group of terrorists, the kids take on the rebels.
Power Kids - Trailer
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Power Kids - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Krissanapong Rachata
Main Cast
- Nantawut Boonrubsub
- Nawarat Techarathanaprasert
- Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul
- Sasisa Jindamanee
- Paytaai Wongkamlao
- Johnny Tri Nguyen
- Arun Pawilai
- Cheathavuth Watcharakhun
- Darun Tantiwichitweth
- Richard William Lord
Writers
- Nonont Kontaweesook
- Napalee
- Piyaros Thongdee
Producers
- Sukanya Vongsthapat
- Panna Rittikrai
- Prachya Pinkaew
Power Kids - FAQs
What is Power Kids about?
Power Kids follows a tight-knit group of young Muay Thai practitioners who spring into action when terrorists seize the hospital where their friend is receiving urgent medical care. Armed with nothing but their training and determination, the kids launch a daring rescue mission to save him.
Where can you stream Power Kids?
Power Kids is available on several platforms. You can stream it free on Tubi TV, Plex, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. It's also on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, or available to rent and buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Who are the child stars in Power Kids?
The four young leads are Nantawut Boonrubsub as Wut, Nawarat Techarathanaprasert as Jib, Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul as Buru, and Sasisa Jindamanee as Cat. All four were genuine Muay Thai practitioners, which gives the film's fight choreography its remarkable authenticity and energy.
Did the child actors do their own stunts in Power Kids?
Yes — one of the most impressive things about Power Kids is that the young cast performed their own Muay Thai sequences. The film was produced by Panna Rittikrai and Prachya Pinkaew, the legendary team behind Ong-Bak, who are known for insisting on real, unassisted stunt work from their performers.
Who directed Power Kids?
Power Kids was directed by Krissanapong Rachata. The film was produced by the powerhouse duo Panna Rittikrai and Prachya Pinkaew, whose production company Baa-Ram-Ewe is synonymous with Thailand's most physically demanding and visually spectacular martial arts cinema.
How long is Power Kids?
Power Kids runs for 73 minutes, making it a lean, fast-paced watch. The tight runtime keeps the action relentless and the story moving without any unnecessary padding — a smart choice for a film built around high-energy Muay Thai sequences and a straightforward rescue mission premise.
Is Power Kids connected to the Ong-Bak franchise?
Power Kids isn't a sequel or spin-off of Ong-Bak, but the connection is real. Producers Panna Rittikrai and Prachya Pinkaew — the creative forces behind Ong-Bak and Tony Jaa's rise to fame — produced Power Kids, bringing the same commitment to authentic, wire-free Muay Thai action to a younger cast.
What are some movies similar to Power Kids?
If Power Kids hit the spot, you might enjoy Welcome to Sudden Death (2020) for its hostage-action thrills, In Full Bloom (2019) for martial arts drama, or Big Brother (2018) for action with heart. Asuran (2019) is another gripping pick if you're drawn to intense, character-driven action from Asian cinema.
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