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6.7

The Kid

PG·2000·104m

Fantasy

Comedy

Family

Fantasy

Comedy

Family

Summary

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.

Cast

Bruce Willis

Russ Duritz

Spencer Breslin

Rusty Duritz

Emily Mortimer

Amy

Lily Tomlin

Janet

Jean Smart

Deirdre Lefever

Chi McBride

Kenny

Daniel von Bargen

Sam Duritz

Dana Ivey

Dr. Alexander

Stanley Anderson

Bob Riley

Juanita Moore

Kenny's Grandmother

Susan Dalian

Giselle

Esther Scott

Clarissa

Deborah May

Governor

Vernee Watson-Johnson

Newsstand Cashier

Jan Hoag

Newsstand Tourist

Melissa McCarthy

Sky King Waitress

Elizabeth Arlen

Gloria Duritz

Alexandra Barreto

Flight Attendant

John Apicella

Hot Dog Vendor

Brian McGregor

Vince

Reiley McClendon

Mark

Brian Tibbetts

Herbert

Brian McLaughlin

George

Steve Tom

Lawyer Bruce

Marc Copage

Lawyer Jim

Rod McLachlan

Lawyer Seamus

Scott Mosenson

Wedding Guest

Brian Fenwick

Governor's Aide

Duke Faeger

Governor's Other Aide

Toshiya Agata

Sushi Chef

Joshua Finkel

Josh

Lou Beatty Jr.

General Manager

E.J. Callahan

Principal

Daryl Anderson

Janet's Husband

Darrell Foster

Best Man

Michael Wajacs

Security Guard

John Travis

Chef Mike

Larry King

Jeri Ryan

Larry King's Guest

Nick Chinlund

Larry King's Guest

Stuart Scott

Ritch Eisen

Rich Eisen

Stuart Scott

Kevon Edmonds

Wedding Singer

Julia Waters

Backup Singer

Maxine Waters Willard

Backup Singer

Stephanie Spruill

Backup Singer

Tanisha Grant

Bridesmaid (uncredited)

Viola Odette Harlow

(uncredited)

Paul Moncrief

Car Driver (uncredited)

Matthew Perry

Mr. Vivian (uncredited)

Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi

Tim (uncredited)

Gary Weeks

Russ' Son (uncredited)

Harold Greene

Crew

Director

Jon Turteltaub

Writer

Audrey Wells

Reviews

r96sk

October 12, 2020

What a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting to enjoy <em>'The Kid'</em> as much as I did.

Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin team up to solid effect, in a film that produces amusement and wholesomeness. I find the premise very interesting, it's a cool concept. While they might not executed to 100% perfection, what's given is entertaining to see unfold. There are some very sweet scenes, also.

Willis is, as you'd expect, the best part of this, but I think Breslin does a grand job too. The latter tended to do these sorta roles a lot, but there's a reason for that as he played them convincingly. Emily Mortimer (Amy) is also satisfactory in this, while there's a minor appearance from a younger Melissa McCarthy.

Very good, unexpectedly.