The Kid

The Kid

Nobody ever grows up quite like they imagined.

Directed by Jon Turteltaub

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Chester Films Inc.

2000104 min6.8 / 10

A magical-realist fable about reconciling childhood dreams with adult reality, built on warmth, humor, and the redemptive power of reconnecting with one's younger self.

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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Questions people ask

  • Is The Kid violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does The Kid end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Kid easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Kid scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Kid sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Kid, and what each one shares →

Like The Kid

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Kid

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Kid, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Kid, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Kid, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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