The Kid: An Animated Adventure (2023): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2023, The Kid: An Animated Adventure is an animation and science fiction film directed by Christian Volckman, running about 90 minutes. “A futuristic tribute to Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 feature film” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. New York City has been flooded and split vertically into two distinct regions. The Kid is a young artistic soul living with his mother Uptown, a boring, artless place of overprotective safety. When he runs away seeking adventure, he winds up in the mysterious and dangerous Downtown and encounters Chaplin, a robot with a human soul. Together, the two embark on the adventure of a lifetime uncovering the secret mystery behind Chaplin, all while pursued by police, the Kid’s mother, and a colorful cast of modern circus performers.

Who’s in it. The Kid: An Animated Adventure stars Jacob Tremblay as The Kid (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Kid: An Animated Adventure sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid: An Animated Adventure page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Kid: An Animated Adventure tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.