The Kid (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Kid is a 2000 fantasy comedy directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Bruce Willis. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $110.3 million worldwide on a $65 million budget. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $65M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kid About?
The premise of The Kid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy and insecure 13-year-old named Sylvester Coddmeyer III unexpectedly gains confidence when a mysterious mentor arrives, setting him on a path to baseball stardom. As Sylvester rises from obscurity, he experiences the challenges of team dynamics, family expectations, and the pressures of fame. He must also uncover the secrets behind his coach's enigmatic presence and discover the true source of his newfound abilities.
The Kid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- larry king character
- year 1968
- year 2000
- watching tv
- moral
- cartoon on tv
- slimehouse
- future self meets past self
- high concept comedy
- dying mother
- father angry at son
- father yelling at son
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- forced to grow up
- father son conflict
- past and present
- 40th birthday
- 8th birthday
- strict father
- invite to dinner
- confrontation
- told to grow up
- image consultant
- one two combo
- altering history
- comeuppance
- fistfight
- sparring
- training
- boxing gloves
- boxing
- wilhelm scream
- little boy
- indifference
- hot dog vendor
- self improvement
- redemption
- melodrama
- fight
- crisis of conscience
- bachelor
- wedding reception
- overweight child
- hollywood sign
- father son estrangement
- cynic
- bully comeuppance
- videotape
- inner child
- los angeles california
- younger version of self
The Kid Cast
Bruce Willis stars in The Kid. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.
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Director Jon Turteltaub
More from Jon Turteltaub
More films directed by Jon Turteltaub, best-rated first: The Meg, While You Were Sleeping, Cool Runnings and Last Vegas.
The Kid Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Kid 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.5
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The Kid Plot Summary
What happens in The Kid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Russ Duritz, the character portrayed by Bruce Willis, is a sharply dressed, successful image consultant—blunt, demanding, and rich. However, beneath that polished exterior lies a workaholic who neglects the simpler pleasures of life, demanding unwavering commitment from his staff, even at the odd hours of the night. His orderly life takes a surprising turn when he encounters his former self, an eight-year-old boy named Rusty, who carries a vibrant zest for life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Kid, scene by scene
The Kid Box Office & Budget
The Kid grossed $110.3 million worldwide on a $65 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $69.7 million came from the US and Canada and $40.6 million (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$110.3M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $69.7M
- International
- $40.6M
- Budget
- $65M
The Kid Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Kid.
How Well Do You Know The Kid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Russ Duritz's profession?
Cars in The Kid
32 cars on screen, including the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 996 and the Vintage Speedsters 356 Speedster.
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1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 996 Important role -
Vintage Speedsters 356 Speedster Important role -
Dodge A-100 Minor role -
1967 Dodge D-100 Minor role
The Kid Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Disney's The Kid” and “Gia panta paidi”.
- Also known as
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- Disney's The Kid
- Gia panta paidi
- ลุ้นเล็ก ลุ้นใหญ่ วุ่นทะลุมิติ
- Faccia a faccia
- Nunca É Tarde
- The Kid - Image ist alles
- Sale môme
- A kölyök
- The Kid (El chico)
- Малыш
- Kid
- Copilul
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- הילד
- キッド
- Dzieciak
- Duas Vidas
- İçimdeki Çocuk
- Малюк
- 키드
- Mi Encuentro Conmigo
- Хлапaкът
- Για Πάντα Παιδί
- 扭转乾坤
- 扭轉未來
- Mulc
- The Kid (El noi)
- 童心闖未來
- Vaikis
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Movies Like The Kid
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Kid Brother, The Kid and The Kid from Left Field.
The Kid FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kid?
The Kid runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Kid released?
The Kid was released on July 7, 2000.
Who directed The Kid?
The Kid was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
More films by Jon Turteltaub Who is in the cast of The Kid?
The Kid stars Bruce Willis.
How much did The Kid make at the box office?
The Kid grossed $110.3 million worldwide ($69.7 million domestic, $40.6 million international) on a budget of $65 million.
How is The Kid rated?
The Kid has 6.1/10 on IMDb and 45 on Metacritic.
Does The Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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