Showbiz Kids
“The price of being a child star.”
Synopsis
A documentary chronicling the shared experiences of prominent former child stars and the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a child.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Showbiz Kids (2020): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-21
Top Cast
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Baby Peggy
Self (as Diana Serra Cary)
Henry Thomas
Self
Cameron Boyce
Self
Milla Jovovich
Self
Todd Bridges
Self
Mara Wilson
Self
Jada Pinkett Smith
Self
Wil Wheaton
Self
Evan Rachel Wood
Self
Marc Slater
Self
Melanie Slater
Self - Marc's Mother
Demi Singleton
Self
Jeff Slater
Self - Marc's Dad
Alex Winter
Self
River Phoenix
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Winter
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Winter
- Original Score
- Jeff Tweedy, Spencer Tweedy, Sammy Tweedy
- Original Title
- Showbiz Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Ringer Films, Zipper Bros Films, Trouper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Winter
Alex Winter
Jeff Tweedy, Spencer Tweedy, Sammy Tweedy
Glen Zipper, Bill Simmons, Alex Winter, Lisa Heller, Nancy Abraham
Department Leadership Roster
Glen Zipper
Producer
Bill Simmons
Producer
Alex Winter
Director
Alex Winter
Producer
Alex Winter
Writer
Jeff Tweedy
Original Music Composer
Spencer Tweedy
Original Music Composer
Sammy Tweedy
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showbiz Kids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showbiz Kids about?
A documentary chronicling the shared experiences of prominent former child stars and the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a child.
Who directed Showbiz Kids?
Showbiz Kids was directed by Alex Winter.
Who stars in Showbiz Kids?
The principal cast of Showbiz Kids includes Baby Peggy, Henry Thomas, Cameron Boyce, Milla Jovovich, Todd Bridges.
When was Showbiz Kids released and how long is it?
Showbiz Kids was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Showbiz Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showbiz Kids was composed by Jeff Tweedy, Spencer Tweedy, Sammy Tweedy.