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The Kid

1921·Movie
1h 8min·NR
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Deeply moving and heartwarming

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Silent Era ClassicChaplinTramp and OrphanPoverty and ResilienceSlapstick and PathosHeartwarmingFamily DynamicsSocial CommentaryAmerican Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kid legally?

The Kid is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Kid worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Kid rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Kid?

1 h 8 min

The Kid runs 1 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Kid?

Critics100
Audiences89

Not quite. Critics rate The Kid higher (100) than audiences (89). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Kid a box office hit?

Budget$250,000
Box office$5 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $250,000 to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 21.8 times its budget.

What language is The Kid in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Kid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Kid in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.