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6.0 / 10(337 votes)IMDbR20191h 40m$1.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Kid

“It only matters the story they tell when you're gone”

Synopsis

New Mexico Territory, 1880. Rio Cutler and his older sister Sara must abandon their home after an unfortunate event happens. In their desperate flee to Santa Fe, they cross paths with the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and his gang, who are ruthlessly pursued by a posse led by Sheriff Pat Garret.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 8, 2019

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 30, 2019

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.2x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.2x

-$6.4M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $1.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vincent D'Onofrio
Screenplay & Story
Andrew Lanham
Original Score
Latham Gaines, Shelby Gaines
Original Title
The Kid
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Production Studios
Suretone Pictures, Mimran Schur Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vincent D'Onofrio

Screenplay & Story

Andrew Lanham, Vincent D'Onofrio

Original Score & Music

Latham Gaines, Shelby Gaines

Director of Photography

Matthew J. Lloyd

Film Editing

Katie McQuerrey

Producers

Richard Brickell, Carl Stubner, Christian Mercuri, Jonathan Bross, Jonah Loop

Department Leadership Roster

Chad Dashnaw

Chad Dashnaw

Stunt Coordinator

Jake Dashnaw

Jake Dashnaw

Stunt Coordinator

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Director

Sam Maydew

Sam Maydew

Producer

David Mimran

Producer

Jordan Schur

Producer

Nick Thurlow

Producer

Matthew J. Lloyd

Matthew J. Lloyd

Director of Photography

Sara K. White

Production Design

Latham Gaines

Latham Gaines

Original Music Composer

Shelby Gaines

Original Music Composer

Andrew Lanham

Andrew Lanham

Screenplay

Katie McQuerrey

Katie McQuerrey

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaR
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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?

New Mexico Territory, 1880. Rio Cutler and his older sister Sara must abandon their home after an unfortunate event happens. In their desperate flee to Santa Fe, they cross paths with the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and his gang, who are ruthlessly pursued by a posse led by Sheriff Pat Garret.

Who directed The Kid?

The Kid was directed by Vincent D'Onofrio.

Who stars in The Kid?

The principal cast of The Kid includes Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur, Leila George, Adam Baldwin.

When was The Kid released and how long is it?

The Kid was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Kid?

The Kid had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for The Kid?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid was composed by Latham Gaines, Shelby Gaines.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid?

The Kid holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).