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59% Critic Match
The Kid Brother
“An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.”
5.9 / 10• 1987• 1h 35m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.
Cast & Crew
Kenny Easterday
Kenny
Lead
Caitlin Clarke
Sharon
Liane Curtis
Sharon Kay
Zach Grenier
Jesse
JE
Jesse Easterday
Eddy
TR
Tom Reddy
Billy
AS
Alain Saint-Alix
French TV Director
DL
Daniel Lambert
French Technician
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Claude Gagnon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Kid Brother is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
