The Kid
The Kid

The Kid

2019Movie100 minEnglish

New Mexico Territory, 1880. Rio Cutler and his older sister Sara must abandon their home after an unfortunate event happens. In their desperate flee to Santa Fe, they cross paths with the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and his gang, who are ruthlessly pursued by a posse led by Sheriff Pat Garret.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users69%
Director: Vincent D'OnofrioGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

In the harsh landscape of the American West, a young man named Billy, also known as 'The Kid', grapples with his past and a violent future. He finds himself on a collision course with his estranged father, a notorious outlaw, and a ruthless sheriff. The Kid must confront his destiny and the brutal choices that define his life in a lawless territory.

Critical Reception

The Kid received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ethan Hawke, and the film's atmospheric depiction of the Western genre. However, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and underdeveloped, suggesting it didn't fully capitalize on its strong cast and premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong performances, especially from Ethan Hawke.
  • Lauded for its atmospheric and authentic Western setting.
  • Criticized for a somewhat familiar and uninspired narrative arc.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's gritty portrayal of the Old West and the acting, though some felt the story lacked originality and could have been more engaging.

Fun Fact

Vincent D'Onofrio, who directed and starred in 'The Kid', is also known for his iconic role as Edgar the Bug in 'Men in Black' and as Detective Robert Goren in 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett seen through the eyes of an adolescent runaway_** Fugitive teen siblings (Jake Schur and Leila George) hook up with Billy the Kid (Dane DeHaan) and his gang as he’s on the run from Pat Garrett (Ethan Hawk...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

There are a LOT of ways that this has been handled by Hollywood over the years. Pat the good guy, Pat the friend of Billy, Billy the good guy, Billy really lived. Most of the time, not matter what path it takes, there is an element of fun a...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I thought this was a fairly entertaining western. Hardly a classic, but better than many I have seen. It seems like they accurately followed some of the sequence of interactions between Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett, from what I have read. ...