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      Jimmy the Kid

      PG Released Nov 12, 1982 1h 30m Comedy List
      Reviews An ex-convict (Paul Le Mat) and his three inept helpers kidnap a rich kid (Gary Coleman) who likes to talk. Read More Read Less

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      Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Since Jimmy the Kid is basically a kid's movie, it's too bad they didn't empathize more with the kids in their potential audience. Rated: 2/4 May 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member I figured since Gary Coleman has recently passed away I should watch one of his movies. I used to like Diff'rent Strokes & bought the first season but time has not served this series well & Coleman is sorta annoying. Trying to cash in on Coleman's popularity everyone in Jimmy the Kid is a buffoon expect Coleman that makes getting through this a chore. Even w/ a supporting cast that isn't bad including Pat Morita who is just wasted in this. Don Adams makes Maxwell Smart look fucking brilliant & Avery Schreiber doesn't even make hungry for Doritos. Painful comedy & a final punchline that makes me want to punch the writers of this right in the throat. Maybe I need to see On the Right Track or The Kid w/ the Broken Halo again (it's been a least a good 25 years). Perhaps they are better then I remember & serve Coleman some justice. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Miserable Diff'rent Strokes cash-in with bungling criminals kidnapping a precocious Gary Coleman for ransom and getting in over their head. Strictly kidstuff, they may enjoy Coleman repeatedly outwitting his captors and eating Twinkies for breakfast. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis An ex-convict (Paul Le Mat) and his three inept helpers kidnap a rich kid (Gary Coleman) who likes to talk.
      Director
      Gary Nelson
      Producer
      Lawrence Kuppin, Harry Evans Sloan
      Screenwriter
      Sam Bobrick
      Distributor
      New World Pictures
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 12, 1982, Original
      Runtime
      1h 30m