The Kid

2000 104 min ★ 6.8 Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.

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Cast

Bruce Willis

Russ Duritz

Spencer Breslin

Rusty Duritz

Emily Mortimer

Amy

Lily Tomlin

Janet

Jean Smart

Deirdre Lefever

Chi McBride

Kenny

Daniel von Bargen

Sam Duritz

Dana Ivey

Dr. Alexander

Stanley Anderson

Bob Riley

Juanita Moore

Kenny's Grandmother

Details

Director

Jon Turteltaub

Tagline

"Nobody ever grows up quite like they imagined."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$65,000,000

Revenue

$110,317,580

Production

Walt Disney Pictures, Chester Films Inc., Junction

Reviews

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r96sk

October 12, 2020

★ 8/10

What a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting to enjoy <em>'The Kid'</em> as much as I did. Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin team up to solid effect, in a film that produces amusement and wholesomeness. I find the premise very interesting, it's a cool concept. While they might not executed to 100% perfection, what's given is entertaining to see unfold. There are some very sweet scenes, also. ...