The Philly Kid (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2012, The Philly Kid is an action and drama film directed by Jason Connery, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A former NCAA champion wrestler is paroled after 10 years in prison. Now, to save a friend's life, in a series of cage fights he must agree to do the impossible - lose.
Who’s in it. The Philly Kid stars Wes Chatham as Dillon, Devon Sawa as Jake, Sarah Butler as Amy and Neal McDonough as LA Jim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Philly Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Philly Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Philly 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 Philly Kid (2012)?
- In US, The Philly Kid is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Philly Kid worth watching?
- The Philly Kid holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Philly Kid?
- The Philly Kid stars Wes Chatham, Devon Sawa, Sarah Butler, Neal McDonough and Lucky Johnson.
- When was The Philly Kid released?
- The Philly Kid was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.