The Lone Star Kid (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, The Lone Star Kid is a drama and family film directed by Anson Williams, running about 53 minutes. “He was too young to vote, but old enough to be mayor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Lone Star Kid is about a compassionate eleven year old boy who becomes mayor of a small town when he witnesses an accident and a death due to lack of ambulance services. He is determined to bring big-town services to his small town. The movie is based on the true story of Brian Zimmerman, an 11 year old who became mayor of Crabb, a small town in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Who’s in it. The Lone Star Kid stars Chad Sheets as Brian Zimmerman, Rodger Boyce, Michael Costello and James Earl Jones as Holmes, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lone Star Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lone Star Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lone Star Kid (1986)?
- In US, The Lone Star Kid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Lone Star Kid?
- The Lone Star Kid stars Chad Sheets, Rodger Boyce, Michael Costello, James Earl Jones and John Martin.