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The Kid (2000)

โ€œNobody ever grows up quite like they imagined.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,174 votes 1h 44m pg ComedyFantasyFamily

#55 of 125 films from 2000 #1135 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jon Turteltaub ยท Written by Audrey Wells

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Overview

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

Cast

Bruce Willisas Russ Duritz
Spencer Breslinas Rusty Duritz
Emily Mortimeras Amy
Lily Tomlinas Janet
Jean Smartas Deirdre Lefever
Chi McBrideas Kenny
Daniel von Bargenas Sam Duritz
Dana Iveyas Dr. Alexander
Stanley Andersonas Bob Riley
Juanita Mooreas Kenny's Grandmother
Susan Dalianas Giselle
Esther Scottas Clarissa
Deborah Mayas Governor
Vernee Watsonas Newsstand Cashier

Facts

Release dateJuly 7, 2000
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$65,000,000
Box office$110,317,580 (1.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0219854

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Questions

How long is The Kid?
The Kid runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Kid worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,174 votes, which places it #55 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 57%) and #1135 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Kid?
The Kid was directed by Jon Turteltaub. Other well-rated titles by the same director: While You Were Sleeping (1995), Cool Runnings (1993), National Treasure (2004).
Who stars in The Kid?
Bruce Willis as Russ Duritz; Spencer Breslin as Rusty Duritz; Emily Mortimer as Amy; Lily Tomlin as Janet; Jean Smart as Deirdre Lefever; Chi McBride as Kenny.
What is The Kid rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Kid?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37249.

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