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The Kid & I

2005Movie1 h 33 min

35

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A hopeful, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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Aaron Roman is a teenager with cerebral palsy who dreams of starring in a big-time action movie. When his father grants Aaron his wish for his eighteenth birthday, he experiences the reality a bit hard to manage.

Feels like

Family-Friendly
Inspirational
Coming-of-Age
Showbiz Satire
Feel-Good
Disability Representation
Hollywood Dream
Teenage Aspiration
Situational Comedy

Crew

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Written by: Tom Arnold
Produced by: Tom Arnold, Penelope Spheeris, Brad Wyman
Music by: Damon Fox

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Facts

December 2, 2005 · 1 h 33 min · Comedy, Family

Released: December 2, 2005
Runtime: 1 h 33 min
Genres: Comedy, Family
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Kid & I worth watching?"

Questions about The Kid & I

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Kid & I worth watching?

35

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 37).

Is The Kid & I okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Kid & I make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Kid & I?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.