The Kid (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
Rated PG • 2000 • 1h 44m
Disney's "The Kid" is rated PG for its thematic elements and a scene of schoolyard fighting. The film follows a cynical man, Russ, who is visited by his 8-year-old self, forcing him to confront a painful past. The movie's primary concerns are thematic, dealing with childhood trauma stemming from a terminally ill mother and a harsh, grieving father. A key scene involves a father verbally berating his young son, which is emotionally… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Kid appropriate for kids?
Disney's "The Kid" is rated PG for its thematic elements and a scene of schoolyard fighting. The film follows a cynical man, Russ, who is visited by his 8-year-old self, forcing him to confront a painful past. The movie's primary concerns are thematic, dealing with childhood… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Kid
What happens in The Kid, moment by moment
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:20 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Kid
Content in this category is very light. In one brief scene, a young boy peeks up a girl's dress while she is on monkey bars, showing her underwear for a moment. There are a couple of mild, passing verbal references, including a joke about a "magic bra and panties" and a brief shot of two characters from behind at a urinal. All content is juvenile and fleeting.
Violence and gore in The Kid
Moderate for a PG film. The main violent sequence involves a schoolyard fight where an 8-year-old boy, Rusty, is bullied, pushed, and punched by an older kid. Rusty eventually fights back, and the two exchange punches before the bully is knocked to the ground. In an emotionally charged scene, a father angrily grabs and shakes his young son. Another moment features comic violence where a child punches an adult in the groin during a boxing lesson.
Language in The Kid
Mild and infrequent. The film contains a few uses of terms like "hell," "screw up," and "jerk." Other language consists of juvenile name-calling and insults, such as a child calling his adult self a "loser."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Kid
None. A character briefly orders a drink on a plane but is never seen receiving or consuming it. There is no other substance use depicted in the film.
Mature themes in The Kid
The film's strongest content involves mature emotional themes. The central plot revolves around confronting a repressed childhood trauma related to a parent's terminal illness and a father's subsequent anger and emotional neglect. A key scene is emotionally intense, showing the father harshly berating his 8-year-old son, blaming him for stressing his dying mother. The film explores grief, how childhood experiences shape adulthood, and eventual reconciliation.
Scary moments in The Kid
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Kid yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Kid appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Kid is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Disney's "The Kid" is rated PG for its thematic elements and a scene of schoolyard fighting. The film follows a cynical man, Russ, who is visited by his 8-year-old self, forcing him to confront a painful past. The…
What age rating does The Kid have?
The Kid is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Kid about?
Disney's "The Kid" is rated PG for its thematic elements and a scene of schoolyard fighting. The film follows a cynical man, Russ, who is visited by his 8-year-old self, forcing him to confront a painful past. The movie's primary concerns are thematic, dealing with childhood trauma stemming from a terminally ill…
Is there sex or nudity in The Kid?
Content in this category is very light. In one brief scene, a young boy peeks up a girl's dress while she is on monkey bars, showing her underwear for a moment. There are a couple of mild, passing verbal references, including a joke about a "magic bra and…
How violent is The Kid?
Moderate for a PG film. The main violent sequence involves a schoolyard fight where an 8-year-old boy, Rusty, is bullied, pushed, and punched by an older kid. Rusty eventually fights back, and the two exchange punches before the bully is knocked to the…
Is the language in The Kid appropriate for kids?
Mild and infrequent. The film contains a few uses of terms like "hell," "screw up," and "jerk." Other language consists of juvenile name-calling and insults, such as a child calling his adult self a "loser."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Kid?
None. A character briefly orders a drink on a plane but is never seen receiving or consuming it. There is no other substance use depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in The Kid?
The film's strongest content involves mature emotional themes. The central plot revolves around confronting a repressed childhood trauma related to a parent's terminal illness and a father's subsequent anger and emotional neglect. A key scene is emotionally…
How long is The Kid?
The Kid runs 104 minutes, directed by Jon Turteltaub, released in 2000.
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