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Kristen Stewart, Corbin Bleu, Max Thieriot, Jennifer Beals, Sam Robards ... see more see more... , John Carroll Lynch , James LeGros , Michael Des Barres , Stark Sands , Meagan Fay , Lennie Loftin

Bart Freundlich directs Catch That Kid, a Fox-financed U.S. remake of the Danish family action film Klatretøsen (2002). Adventurous 12-year-old Maddy Phillips (Kristen Stewart) is an excellent mountai... read more read more...n climber. Unfortunately, her father, Tom (Sam Robards), was severely injured on Mount Everest and requires a costly surgery to repair his spine. With the help of her friends (Max Thieriot and Corbin Bleu) and her climbing skills, Maddy develops a plan to rob a bank in order to finance her father's medical bills. Also starring Jennifer Beals as Maddy's mother, Molly, who happens to be the security chief at the bank. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Bart Freundlich

Release Date: February 6, 2004

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DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004

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  • June 26, 2011
    Cast: Kristen Stewart, Corbin Bleu, Max Thieriot, Jennifer Beals, Sam Robards, John Carroll Lynch, James LeGros, Stark Sands, Kevin G. Schmidt, Meagen Fay, Audrey Wasilewski, Michael Des Barres, Christine Estabrook

    Director: Bart Freundlich

    Summary: Three specialists in t... read moreheir fields -- a rock climber, a computer genius and a mechanical wiz -- take on the nearly impossible task of robbing one of the world's most impenetrable banks in order to save an ailing father. Their plan is foolproof, their methods are ingenious ... and they're not even old enough to drive!

    My Thoughts: "The movie is more of a kids film, obviously considering it is a kids film. But it's OK for us adults too. It is sweet to see a daughter go through such extremes for her father. But it's not very realistic. But not much is in kid films. The then kids, Kristen Stewart, Corbin Bleu, and Max Thieriot did a great job in the movie. But I think the kids will enjoy this much more then us adults."
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    April 24, 2010
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    Alright, yes it is a very basic storyline, but to me, whatever they could do with it, they did to it. The 3 main leads are all upcoming stars, because all of their characters are extremely likable. It is pure family enjoyment, filled with thrills and some very touchy moments! Wel... read morel worth watching, even if it's only once.
  • August 21, 2009
    Cute and pretty clever. : )
  • February 15, 2009
    its a good family movie worth a watch
  • April 1, 2007
    Amazing adventure and funny of kids' heist in a high-tech bank vault.
  • May 21, 2011
    "You're never too young to use sex as a tool to get what you want."

    A high-tech kid caper about a 12-year-old girl Maddy (a very young Kristen Stewart) who enlists her two best guy pals, one a good looking go-kart mechanic (Max Thieriot) and the other a computer geek (Corbin B... read moreleu), to help her steal money from her mom's high-security bank to pay for her father's medical operation because the Insurance won't cover it.

    Recommended for a young audience who will enjoy the action such as a go-kart chase by the police and watching a bunch of young teens pulling off a bank robbery.

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  • June 8, 2009
    Cute film. However the plot was a bit too simplistic for me. I would have liked more twists and turns. The three kids needed to be challenged a bit more in their pursuit of robbing a bank. But it's a good DVD for the entire family on a Friday night.
  • November 12, 2009
    At first I didn't know Kristen Stewart this movie. I thought it nice deed to help her dad in this movie but didn't know someone will that far. But I love this movie.
  • July 13, 2009
    thee 1st timee i watched it i thought it was really cool.. butt when i watched it again.. i noticedd how corney it was.. butt it was still cool.. "D
  • August 1, 2008
    This movie was awesome!!! I loved it alot!!!!! I think Maddy should have started going out with Gus at the end.

Critic Reviews


Richard Roeper
February 13, 2004
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

This thing is so silly and so ridiculous. Full Review

Megan Lehmann
February 7, 2004
Megan Lehmann, New York Post

Freundlich ... directs his first big studio film on autopilot, trudging through the motions and displaying little understanding of what appeals to young 'uns.

Michael O'Sullivan
February 6, 2004
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

Offers little in the way of originality, real excitement or even genuinely transgressive behavior. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
February 6, 2004
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

The movie isn't only boring; it's troubling. Full Review

Brian Lowry
February 6, 2004
Brian Lowry, Variety

A tedious exercise that 6- to 10-year-olds may find mildly diverting. Full Review

Mike Clark
February 6, 2004
Mike Clark, USA Today

The young actors are irredeemably bland, and two of the adults are hammy enough to make James Brown seem controlled. Full Review

Susan Walker
February 6, 2004
Susan Walker, Toronto Star

Everything about Catch That Kid is contrived. Full Review

C.W. Nevius
February 6, 2004
C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle

Granted this is a kids' movie and disbelief must be suspended, but director Bart Freundlich never seems to find the tone he wants. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
February 6, 2004
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Catch That Kid is kids' stuff, in more way than one. Full Review

Manohla Dargis
February 6, 2004
Manohla Dargis, Los Angeles Times

It's Bruckheimer for babies. Full Review

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