Donovan's Kid (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Donovan's Kid is a comedy, adventure and tv movie film directed by Bernard McEveety, running about 120 minutes. “Timothy Donovan is going home to visit his daughter. If he lives that long!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Timothy Donovan, a con-man, returns to San Francisco to see his wife and daughter. Realizing his family is under the control of his wife's domineering uncle, Timothy Donovan teams up with a fellow con-man to free them.
Who’s in it. Donovan's Kid stars Darren McGavin as Timothy Donovan, Mickey Rooney as Bailey, Shelley Fabares as Grace Donovan and Michael Conrad as Silas Rumford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Donovan's Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Donovan's Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donovan's Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donovan's Kid (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donovan's Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Donovan's Kid worth watching?
- Donovan's Kid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Donovan's Kid?
- Donovan's Kid stars Darren McGavin, Mickey Rooney, Shelley Fabares, Michael Conrad and Murray Hamilton.
- When was Donovan's Kid released?
- Donovan's Kid was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.