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A Kid

2016·Movie
1h 39min

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A Kid fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Matthieu is a 33 year old Parisian who finds out that the father he never knew has died and decides to go to his funeral in order to meet his two siblings in Quebec. But once in Montréal, he realizes that nobody is aware of his existence or even interested in it. He is alone, in hostile territory…
French-Canadian CinemaFamily DramaMelancholy MoodSubtle Character StudyIntimate StorytellingExistential ThemesQuietly MovingWell-ActedContemporary Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Kid

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Where can I stream A Kid legally?

A Kid is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Filmzie, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Kid worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Kid?

1 h 39 min

A Kid runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Kid?

Critics83
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see A Kid much the same way.

What language is A Kid in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Canada, France.

In how many countries can I watch A Kid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Kid in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.