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Kid-Thing (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2012, Kid-Thing is a drama film directed by David Zellner, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. On the outskirts of Austin, 10-year-old Annie tears around on her BMX bike, hurls dough at cars, and smashes things up with her baseball bat. Her father, a goat-farmer-cum-demolition-derby driver, does little parenting. Annie has no friends her age, so her daily routine is filled with solitary mischief. Playing in the woods one day, she hears a woman’s plaintive call for help from an abandoned well. Though Annie feels driven to visit the well daily, she is unsure about how to deal with the woman’s plight.

Who’s in it. Kid-Thing stars Sydney Aguirre as Annie, Nathan Zellner as Marvin, David Wingo as Phone Mechanic and Zack Carlson as Convenience Store Clerk, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Kid-Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kid-Thing page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kid-Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kid-Thing (2012)?
In US, Kid-Thing is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kid-Thing worth watching?
Kid-Thing holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kid-Thing?
Kid-Thing stars Sydney Aguirre, Nathan Zellner, David Wingo, Zack Carlson and Heather Kafka.
When was Kid-Thing released?
Kid-Thing was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.