The Kid (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1950, The Kid is a notable film directed by Fung Fung, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A 10-year-old Bruce Lee stars as Kid Cheung, an orphan boy who sells comics in a little stall in the slums to survive. He and his two siblings are looked after by his Uncle Ho, a teacher. When the wealthy Hung Pak-ho surveys the slums to build a school for orphans, he is robbed by the vicious Blade Lee and his gang. Cheung helps Blade Lee escape and earns his friendship, but Uncle Ho convinces him to return the gold necklace Lee stole. Hung rewards Ho by hiring him as his private secretary.
Who’s in it. The Kid stars Bruce Lee as Kid Cheung, Chau-shui Yee as Uncle Ho, Lee Hoi-Chuen and Chan Lap-Ban, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid (1950)?
- In US, The Kid is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. 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 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid?
- The Kid stars Bruce Lee, Chau-shui Yee, Lee Hoi-Chuen, Chan Lap-Ban and Wai-Yu Chan.
- When was The Kid released?
- The Kid was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.