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The Kid

2000, Movie, 1h 44min

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.

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Critic William Thomas

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...surprisingly engaging, playing its only-in-the-movies situation for laughs and steering largely clear of unbearably cloying sentimentality.

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Russ Duritz has spent his entire adult life trying to forget the child he used to be. A successful image consultant, he's built a career on helping others present their best selves while suppressing his own past. But when he's suddenly confronted with a hallucination of his 8-year-old self, Rusty, Russ is forced to reexamine the choices he's made. Can he learn to embrace his inner child and find a new sense of purpose before it's too late?

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You can stream The Kid on: JioHotstar

What movies are similar to The Kid? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Kid include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, Shrek 2, Freaky Friday, Jumanji, The Haunted Mansion.