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The Kid Brother

1927Movie1 h 22 minNR

84
GreatGoodWatch score
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Produced by
John L. Murphy

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Facts

January 17, 1927 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
January 17, 1927
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Medicine Show, Achilles' Heel, The Sheriff +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kid Brother?"

Questions about The Kid Brother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kid Brother?

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.