The Kid
“No One Could Knock Out This Boy's Dream”
Synopsis
Jimmy Albright is a young athlete with a passion for boxing. His mentor, Harry Sloan, an aging trainer and former boxer, sees Jimmy's potential, not only as a boxer but as a young man. With Harry's guidance, Jimmy trains and fights his way to the top of his division. All things appear to be on track, except for one small twist: Jimmy's parents, Don and Doreen, don't know he's a boxer...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jeff Saumier
Jimmy Albright
Mark Camacho
Dan Albright
Tod Fennell
Russel Conroy
Ray Aranha
Cappy Dover
Rod Steiger
Harry Sloan
Daniel Brochu
Trey
Natalie Vansier
Daisy Harmon
Victor Knight
Father Antoine
Bruce Dinsmore
Terry Conroy
Deano Clavet
Santino
Babs Gadbois
Mrs. Barker
Jane Wheeler
Doreen Albright
Jason Tremblay
Ryan Albright
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Seymour Blicker
- Original Score
- Normand Corbeil
- Original Title
- The Kid
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Melenny Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hamilton
Seymour Blicker
Normand Corbeil
Jamie Thompson
Yvann Thibaudeau
Richard Goudreau
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Goudreau
Producer
Seymour Blicker
Screenplay
Sylvie Mayrand
Costume Design
Yvann Thibaudeau
Editor
Jamie Thompson
Director of Photography
Normand Corbeil
Original Music Composer
Paola Ridolfi
Production Design
John Hamilton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Kid.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kid about?
Jimmy Albright is a young athlete with a passion for boxing. His mentor, Harry Sloan, an aging trainer and former boxer, sees Jimmy's potential, not only as a boxer but as a young man. With Harry's guidance, Jimmy trains and fights his way to the top of his division. All things appear to be on track, except for one small twist: Jimmy's parents, Don and Doreen, don't know he's a boxer...
Who directed The Kid?
The Kid was directed by John Hamilton.
Who stars in The Kid?
The principal cast of The Kid includes Jeff Saumier, Mark Camacho, Tod Fennell, Ray Aranha, Rod Steiger.
When was The Kid released and how long is it?
The Kid was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid was composed by Normand Corbeil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid?
The Kid holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).