The Kid
Seen it?1921 | 68 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences adore it (8.1 out of 10), it made about 22 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Disaster Artist, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1921: an older pace and style.
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesVery strong
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$5 million worldwide on a $250K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 115K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
- Charlie ChaplinA Tramp
- Jackie CooganThe Kid
- Carl MillerThe Man
- Edna PurvianceThe Woman
- Albert AustinCar Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
- Beulah BainsBride (uncredited)
- Nellie Bly BakerSlum Nurse (uncredited)
- Henry BergmanProfessor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
- Edward BibyOrphan Asylum Driver (uncredited)
- B.F. BlinnAssistant (uncredited)