The Kid Stays in the Picture
“Success, scandal, sex, tragedy, infamy. And that's just the first reel...”
Synopsis
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.
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THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE
Type: Clip • Published 2024-07-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
35.86x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Evans, Brett Morgen
- Original Score
- Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- The Kid Stays in the Picture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $40K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Ministry of Propaganda Films, Woodland Pictures LLC, Highway Films, Robert Evans Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein
Robert Evans, Brett Morgen
Jeff Danna
John Bailey
Jun Diaz
Christine Forsyth-Peters, Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen, Graydon Carter
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Morgen
Director
Nanette Burstein
Director
Christine Forsyth-Peters
Producer
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Nanette Burstein
Producer
Brett Morgen
Producer
Graydon Carter
Producer
Jun Diaz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid Stays in the Picture
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What is The Kid Stays in the Picture about?
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.
Who directed The Kid Stays in the Picture?
The Kid Stays in the Picture was directed by Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein.
Who stars in The Kid Stays in the Picture?
The principal cast of The Kid Stays in the Picture includes Robert Evans.
When was The Kid Stays in the Picture released and how long is it?
The Kid Stays in the Picture was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Kid Stays in the Picture?
The Kid Stays in the Picture had a reported production budget of $40K and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (35.86 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Kid Stays in the Picture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid Stays in the Picture was composed by Jeff Danna.
Is The Kid Stays in the Picture based on a book or true story?
The Kid Stays in the Picture is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert Evans".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid Stays in the Picture?
The Kid Stays in the Picture holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).