The Kid (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2000, The Kid is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Jon Turteltaub, running about 104 minutes. “Nobody ever grows up quite like they imagined.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
Who’s in it. The Kid stars Bruce Willis as Russell Duritz, Spencer Breslin as Rusty Duritz, Emily Mortimer as Amy and Lily Tomlin as Janet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $110.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 The Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid (2000)?
- In US, The Kid is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Kid worth watching?
- The Kid holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid?
- The Kid stars Bruce Willis, Spencer Breslin, Emily Mortimer, Lily Tomlin and Chi McBride.
- When was The Kid released?
- The Kid was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.