The Kid Brother (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1927, The Kid Brother is an action, comedy, drama and family film directed by Ted Wilde, running about 82 minutes. “"The Freshman" is down on the farm! And there's a real plot with bashful love-making and everything!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The most important family in Hickoryville is (not surprisingly) the Hickorys, with sheriff Jim and his tough manly sons Leo and Olin. The timid youngest son, Harold, doesn't have the muscles to match up to them, so he has to use his wits to win the respect of his strong father and also the love of beautiful Mary.
Who’s in it. The Kid Brother stars Harold Lloyd as Harold Hickory, Jobyna Ralston as Mary Powers, Walter James as Jim Hickory and Leo Willis as Leo Hickory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Kid Brother has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid Brother tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid Brother (1927)?
- In US, The Kid Brother is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kid Brother worth watching?
- The Kid Brother holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kid Brother?
- The Kid Brother stars Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Walter James, Leo Willis and Olin Francis.
- When was The Kid Brother released?
- The Kid Brother was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.