Kid Blue

1973·Movie
1h 40min·PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance5

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A funny thing happened to Kid Blue on the way to the robbery.

Bickford Waner, an apparently naive young man from Fort Worth, arrives in the tiny Texas town of Dime Box and takes on a variety of menial jobs. He's befriended by Reese Ford and his wife Molly, but before long Molly has seduced Bickford. Only with the arrival of Bickford's former girlfriend Janet Conforto is it revealed that Bickford is actually the notorious train robber Kid Blue. Humiliated by a scandal arising from his affair with his friend's wife, Bickford gives up on going straight and plots a crime.
WesternCrimeComing-of-AgeOutlawSocial CommentaryRedemptionFriendshipMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kid Blue

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Where can I stream Kid Blue legally?

Kid Blue is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kid Blue worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kid Blue rated?

PGSexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Kid Blue?

1 h 40 min

Kid Blue runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kid Blue?

Critics50
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Kid Blue higher (62) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Kid Blue in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kid Blue?

6AUCAFIGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kid Blue in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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