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The Kid

Nobody ever grows up quite like they imagined.
2000 | 104m | English

(45791 votes)

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Popularity: 4 (history)

Director: Jon Turteltaub
Writer: Audrey Wells
Staring:
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Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
Release Date: Jul 07, 2000
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Writer: Audrey Wells
Genres: Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Keywords age difference, midlife crisis, suppressed past, changing the past or future
Production Companies Walt Disney Pictures, Chester Films Inc., Junction
Box Office Revenue: $110,317,580
Budget: $65,000,000
Updates Updated: Jul 30, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
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-Johnson Newsstand Cashier
Jan Hoag Newsstand Tourist
Melissa McCarthy Sky King Waitress
Elizabeth Arlen Gloria Duritz
Alexandra Barreto Flight Attendant
John Apicella Hot Dog Vendor
Brian McGregor Vince
Reiley McClendon Mark
Brian Tibbetts Herbert
Brian McLaughlin George
Steve Tom Lawyer Bruce
Marc Copage Lawyer Jim
Rod McLachlan Lawyer Seamus
Scott Mosenson Wedding Guest
Brian Fenwick Governor's Aide
Duke Faeger Governor's Other Aide
Toshiya Agata Sushi Chef
Joshua Finkel Josh
Lou Beatty Jr. General Manager
E.J. Callahan Principal
Daryl Anderson Janet's Husband
Darrell Foster Best Man
Michael Wajacs Security Guard
John Travis Chef Mike
Larry King Larry King
Jeri Ryan Larry King's Guest
Nick Chinlund Larry King's Guest
Stuart Scott Ritch Eisen
Rich Eisen Stuart Scott
Kevon Edmonds Wedding Singer
Julia Waters Backup Singer
Maxine Waters Willard Backup Singer
Stephanie Spruill Backup Singer
Tanisha Grant Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Viola Odette Harlow (uncredited)
Paul Moncrief Car Driver (uncredited)
Matthew Perry Mr. Vivian (uncredited)
Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi Tim (uncredited)
Gary Weeks Russ' Son (uncredited)
Harold Greene Harold Greene
Name Job
Jon Turteltaub Director
Bill Johnson Production Manager
Eddy Donno Utility Stunts
Jon Kull Orchestrator
Pete Anthony Orchestrator
Jason White Original Music Composer
Michael Miller Digital Compositor
Daren Hicks Production Coordinator
Thomas Johnston Script Supervisor
David Lazan Art Direction
Donald Flick Sound Effects Editor
Michael Trent Assistant Editor
R. Dana Harlow Grip
Terry Jackson Stunts
Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi Stand In
Al Lewis Art Department Coordinator
David Rennie Editor
Gloria Gresham Costume Design
James Christopher Sound Effects Editor
Janet Brady Utility Stunts
William M. Elvin Assistant Director
Duke Faeger Stand In
Douglas Miller Transportation Captain
Mike Smithson Makeup Artist
Peter Honess Editor
Larry Dias Set Decoration
Kelly Cabral Supervising Sound Editor
James E. Price Visual Effects Supervisor
Tommy J. Huff Utility Stunts
Rafael E. Sánchez Gaffer
Peter Menzies Jr. Director of Photography, Camera Operator
Audrey Wells Writer
Pat Romano Utility Stunts
Manny Perry Utility Stunts
Deep Roy Stunts
Mark Mangini Supervising Sound Editor
Richard L. Anderson Sound Effects Editor
Marc Shaiman Original Music Composer
David R. Ellis Second Unit Director
Annie Ellis Utility Stunts
Jack Gill Stunt Coordinator
Matt McColm Utility Stunts
Kenny Endoso Utility Stunts
Mike Justus Utility Stunts
Garreth Stover Production Design
Name Title
Christina Steinberg Producer
David Willis Executive Producer
Hunt Lowry Producer
William M. Elvin Co-Producer
Arnold Rifkin Executive Producer
Jon Turteltaub Producer
Stephen J. Eads Associate Producer
Bill Johnson Co-Producer
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Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 4 31 46 21
2024 5 32 60 21
2024 6 26 55 15
2024 7 26 39 12
2024 8 27 52 18
2024 9 18 25 13
2024 10 20 38 11
2024 11 20 37 11
2024 12 22 34 15
2025 1 21 43 14
2025 2 15 25 3
2025 3 7 24 1
2025 4 4 9 1
2025 5 3 9 2
2025 6 2 5 1
2025 7 2 2 1
2025 8 2 3 1
2025 9 4 5 3
2025 10 4 4 3

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Reviews

r96sk
8.0

What a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting to enjoy <em>'The Kid'</em> as much as I did. Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin team up to solid effect, in a film that produces amusement and wholesomeness. I find the premise very interesting, it's a cool concept. While they might not executed to 100% ... perfection, what's given is entertaining to see unfold. There are some very sweet scenes, also. Willis is, as you'd expect, the best part of this, but I think Breslin does a grand job too. The latter tended to do these sorta roles a lot, but there's a reason for that as he played them convincingly. Emily Mortimer (Amy) is also satisfactory in this, while there's a minor appearance from a younger Melissa McCarthy. Very good, unexpectedly.

Jun 23, 2021