Fresh (1994)
Kernel Score: 80% · 227 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1994-06-15
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Fresh
- Stream: Philo, Starz
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Death and violence anger twelve year old drug courier Fresh, who sets his rival employers against each other.
Fresh parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Fresh is a gritty crime drama about a 12-year-old drug courier caught in gang violence and revenge.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes gun battles, revenge killings, dog fighting, and death, centered on a child protagonist.
- Language: Moderate — R-rated crime drama likely contains frequent strong language typical of the genre.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Drug dealing, trafficking, and drug scenes are central to the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Fresh
If you liked Fresh, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Bound by Honor (1993) — 91%
- Menace II Society (1993) — 85%
- End of Watch (2012) — 83%
- Le Deuxième Souffle (1966) — 86%
- Divines (2016) — 86%
- Traffic (2000) — 79%
- Maria Full of Grace (2004) — 80%
- Brother (2000) — 79%
Director
Cast
- Sean Nelson as Michael (aka Fresh)
- Giancarlo Esposito as Esteban
- Samuel L. Jackson as Sam
- N'Bushe Wright as Nichole
- Ron Brice as Corky
- Jean-Claude La Marre as Jake
- José Zúñiga as Lt. Perez
- Luis Lantigua as Chuckie
- Yul Vazquez as Chille
- Cheryl Freeman as Aunt Frances
Fresh FAQ
Is Fresh good?
Fresh has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 227 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fresh?
In the US you can stream Fresh on Philo and Starz, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fresh OK for kids?
Fresh is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Fresh is a gritty crime drama about a 12-year-old drug courier caught in gang violence and revenge.
What movies are like Fresh?
If you liked Fresh, try Bound by Honor, Menace II Society, End of Watch and Le Deuxième Souffle.