The timid youngest son of the most important family in town must use his wits to win the respect of his strong father and the love of a beautiful new woman in town.
In the United States, The Kid Brother streams on Prime, HBO Max, and Criterion, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Darkroom, Fawesome, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.
Is The Kid Brother worth watching?
84
GreatGoodWatch score
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (81).
Is The Kid Brother okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will The Kid Brother make me laugh?
Very funny
Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching The Kid Brother?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.
What tropes does The Kid Brother use?
Medicine ShowAchilles' HeelThe SheriffChekhov's GunYou Are Better Than You Think You AreNo Honor Among ThievesMischief-Making MonkeyThe BruteThe BullyThe Un-FavoriteEstablishing Character MomentReptiles Are Abhorrentand 11 more
TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Medicine Show, Achilles' Heel, and The Sheriff.