About The Kid

The Kid is a Disney family comedy film released in 2000. The story revolves around Russ Duritz, a hard-nosed image consultant who randomly meets Rusty, an eight-year-old version of himself. Baffled by the child's strange appearance in his life, Russ starts to realize that he was a much happier person in his childhood. Through his interactions with his younger self, Russ learns about the importance of dreams, passions, and the child within each of us.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Jon Turteltaub and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Chester Films Inc., and Junction. It was written by Audrey Wells and shot in multiple locations in Los Angeles. The film was released in July 2000.

Actors

• Bruce Willis as Russ Duritz - Bruce portrays a successful but emotionally distant adult, turning in a performance that captures both the character's initial gruffness and later vulnerability.
• Spencer Breslin as Rusty Duritz - Spencer gives a heartwarming performance as the cheerful and imaginative young Russ.
• Lily Tomlin as Janet - Lily plays Russ's assistant, delivering a performance filled with her signature dry wit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was Spencer Breslin's first big-screen role, earning him an award for Best Performance in a Feature Film by a Young Actor Under 10.
• The red 1959 Chevrolet Impala driven by the older version of Russ was actually owned by Bruce Willis.

Awards

Spencer Breslin won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film by a Young Actor Age Ten or Under for his role in The Kid, showing his talent at a young age.

Quotes

• "I grow up to be a loser." - Rusty
• "Look at me - the kid who has everything! Except... a childhood." - Russ

Music, Soundtrack

• "Come Again" performed by Groove Armada
• "Summer Song" performed by Joe Satriani
• "The Kid" original score composed by Marc Shaiman