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The Kid Brother

1987·Movie
1h 35min

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No stream option in US yet.

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About

An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.

Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.
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Questions about The Kid Brother

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Where can I stream The Kid Brother legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Kid Brother worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Kid Brother?

1 h 35 min

The Kid Brother runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Kid Brother in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Japan, United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Kid Brother?

26ARATBEBOCACHCLCOCRDEECFRGBGT+12

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Kid Brother in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Kid Brother use?

Stick 'em UpMischief-Making MonkeyFun with SubtitlesThe BullyBig Ball of ViolenceYou Are Better Than You Think You AreSo Proud of YouEstablishing Character MomentMissing MomThe Un-FavoriteRabble RouserReptiles Are Abhorrentand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Kid Brother, including Stick 'em Up, Mischief-Making Monkey, Fun with Subtitles.