The Kid

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The Kid

R

2019

1h 40m

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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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Sep 20, 2019

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

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Mar 8, 2019

3/4

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.

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

Mar 8, 2019

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

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Max Greene

InSession Film

Aug 1, 2024

B-

If you can stick with it long enough to enjoy the second act, you may leave the theater with some feeling of satisfaction. However, too many holes exist in this beautifully filmed tapestry of the American west.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 22, 2022

4/5

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

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Aug 18, 2022

2.5/5

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.

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R T

@Fabulousa Dec 16, 2025

Confused story , trying for pathos but falls short. Well shot but dialogue weak.Billy looks good. Hawke trys to save , another great performance

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Yoosik Ethan O

@RT21117456 Jul 10, 2025

The story of the feud between Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett but seen through the eyes of two fictional characters who have a separate story and are thrust into the battle of these two famous people. Was a little hesitant about it being presented that way, but it was well done without being dragged out. I think what really sells this are fantastic performances by Ethan Hawks, especially, as well as Dane DeHaan as Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid respectively. Overall, a well done directing job by Vincent D’Onofrio.

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Gerry G

@RT29452133 Apr 15, 2025

Well cast and acted, well lit, not an original story but good lines well told. If you like a western you’ll enjoy this.

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Mike H

@RT31432179 Mar 19, 2025

I gave it one star because of the powerhouse actors in it. But the fact is the lead actors father paid for this show to happen just to get his “kid” in a leading role. You should earn your way into a lead not be paid into it. Therefore why this show should not be watched. Watch grass grow and let this fad into the depths of cinema history of what not to do.

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Chris B

@Burge Jan 27, 2024

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

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Mark B

@RT35977711 Jan 17, 2023

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.

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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
Producer: Jordan Schur, Nick Thurlow, Sam Maydew, David Mimran
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
Runtime: 1h 40m

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