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: Disney+

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