The Kid
“Nobody ever grows up quite like they imagined.”
Synopsis
An unhappy, disliked image consultant gets a second shot at life when he is mysteriously confronted by an eight-year-old version of himself.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-29
Top Cast
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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
Newsstand Cashier
Jan Hoag
Newsstand Tourist
Melissa McCarthy
Sky King Waitress
Elizabeth Arlen
Gloria Duritz
Alexandra Barreto
Flight Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$110.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.7x
+$45.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Screenplay & Story
- Audrey Wells
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman, Jason White
- Original Title
- The Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $110.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Chester Films Inc., Junction
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Turteltaub
Audrey Wells
Marc Shaiman, Jason White
Peter Menzies Jr.
Peter Honess, David Rennie
Hunt Lowry, Arnold Rifkin, Christina Steinberg, Jon Turteltaub, David Willis
Department Leadership Roster
Hunt Lowry
Producer
Christina Steinberg
Producer
Jon Turteltaub
Director
Peter Honess
Editor
David Rennie
Editor
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
James E. Price
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Peter Menzies Jr.
Director of Photography
Jon Turteltaub
Producer
Audrey Wells
Writer
Jason White
Original Music Composer
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Garreth Stover
Production Design
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 — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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?
An unhappy, disliked image consultant gets a second shot at life when he is mysteriously confronted by an eight-year-old version of himself.
Who directed The Kid?
The Kid was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Who stars in The Kid?
The principal cast of The Kid includes Bruce Willis, Spencer Breslin, Emily Mortimer, Lily Tomlin, Jean Smart.
When was The Kid released and how long is it?
The Kid was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Kid?
The Kid had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $110.3M at the worldwide box office (1.7 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid was composed by Marc Shaiman, Jason White.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid?
The Kid holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).