Kid Blue (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1973, Kid Blue is a comedy and western film directed by James Frawley, running about 100 minutes. “A funny thing happened to Kid Blue on the way to the robbery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bickford Waner, an apparently naive young man from Fort Worth, arrives in the tiny Texas town of Dime Box and takes on a variety of menial jobs. He's befriended by Reese Ford and his wife Molly, but before long Molly has seduced Bickford. Only with the arrival of Bickford's former girlfriend Janet Conforto is it revealed that Bickford is actually the notorious train robber Kid Blue. Humiliated by a scandal arising from his affair with his friend's wife, Bickford gives up on going straight and plots a crime.
Who’s in it. Kid Blue stars Dennis Hopper as Bickford Waner, Warren Oates as Reese Ford, Peter Boyle as Preacher Bob and Ben Johnson as Sheriff 'Mean John' Simpson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Kid Blue has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Kid Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kid Blue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kid Blue (1973)?
- In US, Kid Blue 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 Kid Blue worth watching?
- Kid Blue holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kid Blue?
- Kid Blue stars Dennis Hopper, Warren Oates, Peter Boyle, Ben Johnson and Lee Purcell.
- When was Kid Blue released?
- Kid Blue was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.