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The Kid Comes Back

1938Movie1 h 0 minNR

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A violent, nostalgic drama movie about sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

TWO PALS BATTLE FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN!

A ring veteran turns a Texas tenderfoot into a winning fighter.

Feels like

  • Boxing
  • Classic Sports Movie
  • Underdog Story
  • 1930s
  • Sentimental
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Upbeat

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
B. Reeves Eason
Written by
Dennis O'Keefe, George Bricker

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 12, 1938 · 1 h 0 min · NR

Released
February 12, 1938
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Kid Comes Back worth watching?"

Questions about The Kid Comes Back

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Kid Comes Back worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The Kid Comes Back okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Kid Comes Back make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Kid Comes Back?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.