Jimmy the Kid

A young orphan, Jimmy, is taken in by a pair of robbers who plan to use him as part of their heists. However, Jimmy proves to be smarter than they anticipated, often foiling their plans. As the situation escalates, Jimmy must find a way to outwit the criminals and find a safe haven.

Jimmy the Kid was a modest comedy that aimed for laughs through its premise of a child outsmarting adult criminals. While it had a certain charm due to its young star, Gary Coleman, it was generally seen as a lightweight and somewhat predictable film that didn't quite live up to its potential.

• Gary Coleman's performance as the clever orphan is the film's main draw.

• The plot relies heavily on familiar comedic tropes and lacks originality.

• Despite its flaws, the film offers some lighthearted entertainment.

Google audience: Audience reception for Jimmy the Kid is not widely documented on Google reviews. However, general sentiment from the era suggests it was a family-friendly comedy that appealed to fans of Gary Coleman, though it was not critically acclaimed.

The film was one of several attempts to capitalize on the immense popularity of Gary Coleman from the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.