Just You and Me, Kid (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, Just You and Me, Kid is a comedy film directed by Leonard B. Stern, running about 93 minutes. “The story of two juvenile delinquents.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Burns stars as a former vaudevillian who befriends a young runaway, played by 14-year old Brooke Shields, who is being chased by drug dealers.
Who’s in it. Just You and Me, Kid stars Brooke Shields as Kate, George Burns as Bill, Burl Ives as Max and Ray Bolger as Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Just You and Me, Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Just You and Me, Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just You and Me, Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just You and Me, Kid (1979)?
- In US, Just You and Me, Kid is available to 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 Just You and Me, Kid worth watching?
- Just You and Me, Kid holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just You and Me, Kid?
- Just You and Me, Kid stars Brooke Shields, George Burns, Burl Ives, Ray Bolger and Lorraine Gary.
- When was Just You and Me, Kid released?
- Just You and Me, Kid was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.