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The Kid

1921Movie1 h 8 minNR

93

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A deeply moving, heartwarming comedy movie about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

6 reels of Joy.

A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.

Feels like

Silent Era Classic
Chaplin
Tramp and Orphan
Poverty and Resilience
Slapstick and Pathos
Heartwarming
Family Dynamics
Social Commentary
American Cinema

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Charlie Chaplin
Written by: Charlie Chaplin
Produced by: Charlie Chaplin
Music by: Charlie Chaplin

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Facts

January 21, 1921 · 1 h 8 min · NR

Released: January 21, 1921
Runtime: 1 h 8 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: xx
Made in: United States
Budget: $250,000
Box office: $5 million
Available in: 139 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kid?"

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Where can I stream The Kid?

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In the United States, The Kid streams on fuboTV, HBO Max, MGM+, Philo, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is The Kid worth watching?

93

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (89).

Is The Kid okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Kid make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Kid plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.