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The Kid

R

Released Mar 8, 2019

1 hr. 40 min.

Western

Drama

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In 1879 Rio and his teenage sister go on the run across the American Southwest to escape from their violent uncle. Along the way, Rio encounters the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and the legendary lawman Pat Garrett. He soon finds himself caught in the crossfire as Billy and Garrett square off in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

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Critics Consensus

Well-framed, well-cast, and well-intentioned, The Kid still largely fails to set itself apart from the multitude of other westerns covering similar territory.

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Chris B

Great cast typical story. Thus the bad reviews. I liked it kept things interesting and involved in the story. This one is worth it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/24

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Mark B

Highly underrated! Western's are not as popular as they once were. I understand. But, this is very effective movie. While keeping with familiar themes and characters it's very entertaining and enjoyable. Especially for those that enjoy westerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

another great western to add to your collection

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/22

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jelisije j

A decent western flick that would've been better if they didn't use historical figures and use fictional characters instead.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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christopher c. m

They end up held up with Billy The Kid who is holding out against Pat Garrett. Ignoring two major facts that Garrett was a federal marshal not a sheriff, ergo able to cross state lines. And the mounting evidence that Billy the Kid really lived to a ripe old age. That Sara thinks they'd hang for killing their father stepfather. Which they wouldn't, even in the old west self defense was a good defense. Maybe it's Sara's fault being stupid and not a thing this movie would say will happen. But that ignorance is puts the rest of the plot in motion. Lastly, this is why I hate most modern westerns. They're bleak, boring and dill with no likable characters. And makes me wonder why so many love this boring backward time.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Boneyard L

This is a solid modern western that has a lot going for it. In some ways it's a mashup of other westerns, but with its own fresh shootouts and getaways. Chris Pratt has an excellent turn as a bone-chilling villain, and Dane DeHaan is clearly having a lot of fun as Billy the Kid. The plot rambles a bit too much and at least one key moment is unearned, with muddled motivation. Sill, this film is definitely worth a watch for fans of Westerns, but it's not going to bring anyone to the genre. Content warning: rape Closet comparison: It's like The Night of the Hunter by way of 3:10 to Yuma. Setting: Western Plot: On the Run Tone: Thriller

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/22

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Vincent D'Onofrio

Director

Ethan Hawke

Sheriff Pat Garrett

Dane DeHaan

Billy "The Kid" Bonney

Jake Schur

Rio Cutler

Leila George

Sara Cutler

Adam Baldwin

Bob Olinger

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This has far, far too many soliloquies... The material itself isn't worthy of it.

Sep 20, 2019

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

First-time director D'Onofrio has as an admirable visual style, whether we get medium-long-shot takes or intimate close-ups. This is a good-looking period piece film, percolating with top-tier performances.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 8, 2019

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

It succeeds sporadically as a corrective anti-myth, but as a story about people, it fails to come to life.

Mar 8, 2019

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“The Kid” is a fresh venture across some well-traveled cinematic territory.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2022

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

The fault in the film is the script by Andrew Lanham, whose third act plot is paper-thin from the beginning and at times is contrived.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 18, 2022

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Emma Simmonds

Radio Times

The film's honeyed cinematography and gruff stylings mean it often looks the part, but it moves too hurriedly, failing to conjure the atmosphere or majesty of the best of the genre.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 21, 2021

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Synopsis

In 1879 Rio and his teenage sister go on the run across the American Southwest to escape from their violent uncle. Along the way, Rio encounters the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and the legendary lawman Pat Garrett. He soon finds himself caught in the crossfire as Billy and Garrett square off in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Director: Vincent D'Onofrio
Executive Producer: Richard Brickell, Carl Stubner, Christian Mercuri, Jonathan Bross, Jonah Loop, JoJo Chehebar, Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron, Samir M. Patel, Sejal M. Patel, Dillon Jordan
Screenwriter: Andrew Lanham
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Mimran Schur Pictures, Suretone Pictures
Rating: R (Violence and Language)
Genre: Western, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 8, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.5M

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