The Kid Brother
“An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.”
Synopsis
Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Kenny’s PerspectiveOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-08-24
Top Cast
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Kenny Easterday
Kenny
Caitlin Clarke
Sharon
Liane Curtis
Sharon Kay
Zach Grenier
Jesse
Jesse Easterday
Eddy
Tom Reddy
Billy
Alain Saint-Alix
French TV Director
Daniel Lambert
French Technician
Lamya Derval
Script girl
Eduardo Rossoff
French Camerman
John Carpenter
Grandfather
Gerry Klug
Grandmother
Bingo O'Malley
Mr. Nitan
Bill Dalzell
Dr. Harper
Barbara Russell
Woman 1
Donale Stone
Woman 2
Lawrence Woshner
Lifeguard
Karen Eisenhauer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Gagnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Gagnon
- Original Score
- François Dompierre
- Original Title
- The Kid Brother
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Yoshimura-Gagnon Productions, Kinema Amerika, TOHO-TOWA, Bandai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Gagnon
Claude Gagnon
François Dompierre
Yudai Kato
André Corriveau
Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Makoto Yamashina, Matsuo Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Gagnon
Director
Yudai Kato
Director of Photography
Kiyoshi Fujimoto
Producer
Maureen Hogan
Costume Design
André Corriveau
Editor
François Dompierre
Original Music Composer
Claude Gagnon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid Brother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kid Brother about?
Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.
Who directed The Kid Brother?
The Kid Brother was directed by Claude Gagnon.
Who stars in The Kid Brother?
The principal cast of The Kid Brother includes Kenny Easterday, Caitlin Clarke, Liane Curtis, Zach Grenier, Jesse Easterday.
When was The Kid Brother released and how long is it?
The Kid Brother was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kid Brother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid Brother was composed by François Dompierre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid Brother?
The Kid Brother holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).