Kidco (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1984, Kidco is a comedy and drama film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, running about 105 minutes. “Who said kids don't mean business?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boy who lives at a country club where his father works decides to make some extra money by selling composted horse manure as fertilizer, and has his three sisters (two of which are older) join him in the enterprise. As their sales increase, they draw increased scrutiny from the IRS and state tax board, as well as the large scale competitor who seeks to put them out of business at any cost.
Who’s in it. Kidco stars Scott Schwartz as Dickie Cessna, Cinnamon Idles as Nene Cessna, Clifton James as Orville Peterjohn and Vincent Schiavelli as Phil Porzinski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Kidco has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Kidco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kidco tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kidco (1984)?
- In US, Kidco 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 Kidco worth watching?
- Kidco holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kidco?
- Kidco stars Scott Schwartz, Cinnamon Idles, Clifton James, Vincent Schiavelli and Tristine Skyler.
- When was Kidco released?
- Kidco was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.