The Kid (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Kid is an action, drama and family film directed by John Hamilton, running about 90 minutes. “No One Could Knock Out This Boy's Dream” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimmy Albright is a young athlete with a passion for boxing. His mentor, Harry Sloan, an aging trainer and former boxer, sees Jimmy's potential, not only as a boxer but as a young man. With Harry's guidance, Jimmy trains and fights his way to the top of his division. All things appear to be on track, except for one small twist: Jimmy's parents, Don and Doreen, don't know he's a boxer...
Who’s in it. The Kid stars Jeff Saumier as Jimmy Albright, Mark Camacho as Dan Albright, Tod Fennell as Russel Conroy and Ray Aranha as Cappy Dover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid 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 (1997)?
- In US, The Kid is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kid worth watching?
- The Kid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid?
- The Kid stars Jeff Saumier, Mark Camacho, Tod Fennell, Ray Aranha and Rod Steiger.
- When was The Kid released?
- The Kid was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.