The Calcium Kid(2004)
It takes a lotta bottle to be the champ
The Calcium Kid Synopsis
When milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur boxer to the world stage and announced as the replacement contender for the championship fight.
The Calcium Kid (2004) is a comedy film directed by Alex De Rakoff, released on April 30, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Orlando Bloom, Omid Djalili, Michael Lerner and Michael Peña. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex De Rakoff
- Writers:
- Derek Boyle, Raymond Friel, Alex De Rakoff
- Producers:
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Dunlap
- Production:
- Working Title Films, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, WT² Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Calcium Kid (2004) Trailer
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The Calcium Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orlando Bloom
as Jimmy Connelly
Omid Djalili
as Herbie Bush
Michael Lerner
as Artie Cohen
Michael Peña
as Jose Mendez
Tamer Hassan
as Pete Wright
Rafe Spall
as Stan Parlour
Mark Heap
as Sebastian Gore-Brown
Frank Harper
as Clive Connelly
Billie Piper
as Angel
Ronni Ancona
as Pat Connelly
Lyndsey Marshal
as Mags Livingston
David Kelly
as Paddy O'Flannagan
Key crew
Directed by Alex De Rakoff, written by Derek Boyle, Raymond Friel and Alex De Rakoff, produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
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The Calcium Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Calcium Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Calcium Kid online?
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The Calcium Kid (2004) is available to stream on Allstars Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Calcium Kid?
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The main cast of The Calcium Kid (2004) includes Orlando Bloom, Omid Djalili, Michael Lerner, Michael Peña and Tamer Hassan. The film was directed by Alex De Rakoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Calcium Kid released?
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The Calcium Kid was released on April 30, 2004 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Calcium Kid worth watching?
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The Calcium Kid (2004) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Calcium Kid?
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Yes. The official The Calcium Kid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.