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Edward Asner, Lolita Davidovich, Eugene Levy, Jeri Ryan, Bruce Willis ... see more see more... , Spencer Breslin , Emily Mortimer , Lily Tomlin , Chi McBride , Jean Smart , Dana Ivey , Daniel von Bargen , Stanley Anderson , Susan Dalian

Noted cartoonist and humorist Gahan Wilson helped create this animated made-for-cable feature about a ten-year-old boy on the cusp of adolescence who is still trying to fathom the ways of the adult wo... read more read more...rld. The voice cast includes Eugene Levy, Edward Asner, and Lolita Davidovich. The Kid was produced for the Showtime premium cable network. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Jon Turteltaub

Release Date: July 7, 2000

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DVD Release Date: January 23, 2003

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  • thmtsang
    March 26, 2010
    thmtsang
    This is a cute movie about a man who is being followed by himself as a kid. He learns what he needs to do to change the course of history. Good plot. Good cast.
  • stormyweather980
    September 10, 2009
    stormyweather980
    Russ Duritz (Bruce Willis) is a successful, but not so happy image consultant. Something might change for him when his 8-year-old self visits himself. That means that Russ gets to see what he was like when he was 8, but what could this lead to?
    I've always thought that Bruce Wil... read morelis was a great actor in all of his movies, especially when it comes to the action ones such as the Die Hard series. I don't know what kind of movie most people would put "The Kid" in, but I thought it was a mix between comedy and drama. Bruce Willis proved in "The Kid" that he can be just as great of a comedy actor as he can in action ("Die Hard") or any other kind of film such as "Mercury Rising" and "The Sixth Sense." There were several parts such as when Bruce Willis had a nervous breakdown, that had me laughing out of control.

    Not only is "The Kid" a hilarious movie, it also has a sort of deeper meaning to it that I'll let you find out for yourself. I know in ways I wish I could see a younger version of myself and learn more about the ups and downs of my past that I don't remember. If you've got any kid left in you or if you just want to see a great movie, do yourself a favor and purchase "The Kid." NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001. One of those handful of Disney movies you've never heard of, that isn't a cartoon, but is awesome.
  • bhobbs1985
    October 27, 2008
    bhobbs1985
    Positives: Bruce Willis plays a pretty amazing role. The entire reason this movie can be called semi-sucessful. It has a lot of funny part's and the plot is interesting enough too keep you glued through out the movie.

    Negatives: The supporting actors were never really that goo... read mored. Spencer Breslin was a nice touch but at this point he still was not that great of an actor - he was okay, but like most child actors, partially annoying.
    The movie's ending was touching but also has some missing strings. There's parts that are simply left unexplained and may have you wanting some answers.

    Overall the movie is a typical Diseny Film with an expected cast and ending. The unexpected is the twist in the storylines that keep it interesting. It's funny, interesting, and worth watching. If your a kid - probably worth having but it's not the next diseny classic.
  • dreamfaeries
    November 7, 2006
    dreamfaeries
    One of favorite Bruce movies. Fabulous film.
  • deano
    October 15, 2006
    deano
    Funny, charming and touching of Willis' magical comedy film.
  • allan913
    October 5, 2006
    allan913
    Incrediably hilarious. It packs plenty of outragious laughs and alot of heart. Bruce Willis is hilarious. One of his best and entertaining performances. One of the most enjoyable and remarkable comedie's in years.
  • adfill7
    June 7, 2007
    adfill7
    Very well done. The concept is very original and funny.
  • Lemure
    February 26, 2011
    Lemure
    Imagine if yourself at eight appeared in your life and told you what a let down you'd become. Brilliant idea for a film? I thought so too. But Disney decided to chuck in a time-travel plot that not even Stephen Hawking could figure out, remove all the fun, and stuff as much schma... read moreltz as possible into it. Terrible.
  • Doctor0Quinzel
    December 14, 2009
    Doctor0Quinzel
    it was okay
  • weelee18
    December 29, 2008
    weelee18
    good movie..

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Peter Brunette
January 1, 2000
Peter Brunette, Film.com

It's not the big movie of summer 2000 that everyone's been waiting for, but it's solid, if ultimately uninspired, July entertainment.

A.O. Scott
January 1, 2000
A.O. Scott, New York Times

By rights The Kid should be dreadful. Surprisingly enough, it often soars to heights of not bad. Full Review

Peter Stack
January 1, 2000
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

Nothing is very believable in the film. Full Review

Susan Wloszczyna
January 1, 2000
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today

Never really sparks much insight beyond the implied simplistic homily: 'You're never too old to change.'

Jay Carr
January 1, 2000
Jay Carr, Boston Globe

The Kid gets bogged down in its sentimental manipulations.

Kenneth Turan
January 1, 2000
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

So eager to please it ends up falling all over itself, The Kid could have used the more evenhanded touch Wells displayed in directing Guinevere. Full Review

Michael O'Sullivan
January 1, 2000
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

Why am I sick to my stomach? Full Review

Gene Seymour
January 1, 2000
Gene Seymour, Newsday

This movie doesn't just want to win your heart. It wants to beat the mortal stuffing out of it until it begs for mercy. If people cry at the end, it'll probably be from the pain of all that pummeling.

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Warm-hearted and effective. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The characters don't act like real people. Full Review

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