Kid Dynamite (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1943, Kid Dynamite is a comedy film directed by Wallace Fox, running about 66 minutes. “From the SATURDAY EVENING POST story, "THE OLD GANG," by Paul Ernst” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The East Side boxing champion Muggs answers a challenge to a fight against the West Side champ but just before the match he is kidnapped. His friend Danny Lyons takes his place and wins the fight, only to have Mugs believe that Danny was responsible for his kidnapping.
Who’s in it. Kid Dynamite stars Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis, Huntz Hall as Glimpy McGleavey, Bobby Jordan as Danny Lions and Gabriel Dell as Harry Wycoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Kid Dynamite has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kid Dynamite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kid Dynamite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kid Dynamite (1943)?
- In US, Kid Dynamite is available to stream on Troma NOW and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kid Dynamite worth watching?
- Kid Dynamite holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kid Dynamite?
- Kid Dynamite stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Gabriel Dell and Pamela Blake.
- When was Kid Dynamite released?
- Kid Dynamite was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.