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The Kid

2000·Movie
1h 44min·PG

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Nobody ever grows up quite like they imagined.

An unhappy, disliked image consultant gets a second shot at life when he is mysteriously confronted by an eight-year-old version of himself.
FamilyComedy-DramaNostalgicComing-of-ageFeel-goodEmotionalRedemptionPsychologicalCharacter-driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Kid

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Where can I stream The Kid legally?

The Kid is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. 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 The Kid worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Kid rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Kid?

1 h 44 min

The Kid runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Kid?

Critics47
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate The Kid higher (58) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Kid a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$110 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $110 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is The Kid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Kid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Kid in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.