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The Kid

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Kevin Lewis grew up in poverty and through hard work made a better life for himself.

Critics Reviews

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/30/2018
Although there are a few nice-ish cameos - Ioan Gruffudd pops up, as do James Fox and Jodie Whittaker - it's not enough to save this film from itself or give it any kind of emotional authenticity. Go to Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard 09/22/2010
3/5
Director Nick Moran obviously feels strongly about the material but fails to create a consistent tone. Go to Full Review Marc Lee Daily Telegraph (UK) 09/16/2010
3/5
Nick Moran -- like Casey Affleck, an actor-turned-director -- marshals his relentlessly grim material unflinchingly, and Rupert Friend, as the adult Kevin, is engaging and convincing in a complex role. Go to Full Review Christopher Tookey Daily Mail (UK) 01/04/2018
2/5
It's so unsubtle in its characterisation and so plodding in its narrative that it's unlikely to reach much of an audience. Go to Full Review Sophie Ivan Film4 09/22/2010
2.5/5
In this case, truth isn't stranger than fiction, it's just strangely hackneyed. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Daily Express (UK) 09/20/2010
2/5
A de-glamourised Natascha McElhone is so unconvincing as the harridan of a mother that her performance is hard to take seriously. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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10/15/2018 Absolutely loved this film only wish it was a longer film See more 10/04/2018 One of the best movies ive ever seen.. Hands down.. If u dont get it or think its missing something then u simply want to be entertained and dont need to watch a autobiograpgy and u sat down to the wrong movie. Its real as shit and I can relate to it SO HEAVY! It does something to me everytime I watch it.. Such a beautiful movie.. Well ?ell ?ell DONE! Been trying to find a copy of it somewhere or a download option or been hoping it will pop up on Netflix or somewhere one of these days so I can watch it with my family because my childhood was EXACTLY like this as well as I went through the same sitiations growing up to an adult. So Powerful! See more 03/20/2013 A tough movie to sit through but gripping and inspiring and tragic and hopeful and oh so sad - a true story that will make you feel such a range of emotions - and a movie that can do that is always good in my book! See more 02/20/2013 best film I've seen in ages I even shed a tear! bring your teenagers to see it then they might appreciate you and a normal family after watching it ! See more 02/06/2013 really enjoyed this - grim and disturbing but inspiring and touching too See more 04/17/2012 I missed the first half, but it was really easy to get into and a compelling story. I don't really care for those action mob films but thought this was excellent! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Nick Moran

Director

Natascha McElhone

Gloria

Ioan Gruffudd

Colin Smith

Rupert Friend

Kevin Lewis

Bernard Hill

Uncle David

David O'Hara

Terry

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Movie Info

Synopsis Kevin Lewis grew up in poverty and through hard work made a better life for himself.
Director
Nick Moran
Producer
Judith Hunt
Screenwriter
Kevin Lewis, Nick Moran
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m