The Calcium Kid (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2004, The Calcium Kid is a comedy film directed by Alex De Rakoff, running about 89 minutes. “It takes a lotta bottle to be the champ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur boxer to the world stage and announced as the replacement contender for the championship fight.
Who’s in it. The Calcium Kid stars Orlando Bloom as Jimmy Connelly, Michael Peña as Jose Mendez, Michael Lerner as Artie Cohen and Billie Piper as Angel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Calcium Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Calcium Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Calcium Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Calcium Kid (2004)?
- In GB, The Calcium Kid is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Calcium Kid worth watching?
- The Calcium Kid holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Calcium Kid?
- The Calcium Kid stars Orlando Bloom, Michael Peña, Michael Lerner, Billie Piper and Omid Djalili.
- When was The Calcium Kid released?
- The Calcium Kid was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.