Official movie poster for The Kid (2019), a western drama film

The Kid(2019)

It only matters the story they tell when you're gone

6.0(335)1h 40m2019-03-08
WesternDramaAction

The Kid Synopsis

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.

The Kid (2019) is a western, drama and action film directed by Vincent D'Onofrio, released on March 8, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur and Leila George. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 335 ratings.

Director:
Vincent D'Onofrio
Writers:
Andrew Lanham, Andrew Lanham, Vincent D'Onofrio
Producers:
Sam Maydew, David Mimran, Jordan Schur
Cinematographer:
Matthew J. Lloyd
Composer:
Latham Gaines
Production:
Suretone Pictures, Mimran Schur Pictures
Budget:
$8,000,000
Revenue:
$1,561,698
Status:
Released

The Kid (2019) Trailer

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The Kid Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 335 ratings.

Peter McGinn

7/10

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. I mean, it is a feature film, not a documentary. I will say that I think they tried to shoehorn the kid (the child, =as opposed to The Kid) a bit too much into the orbit of…

Reviewed on August 29, 2020

GenerationofSwine

1/10

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 and a really decent story behind it. This one a great cast, it takes a great story and it kind of sucks all the drama out of it. It makes it all a bit flat and, honestly, it…

Reviewed on January 12, 2023

Wuchak

7/10

**_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 Hawke) in New Mexico, 1881. Chris Pratt has a side part as the dubious uncle of the teens. “The Kid” (2019) was helmed by Vincent D'Onofrio (whom you might remember as the mentally…

Reviewed on August 25, 2025

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The Kid – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Kid online?

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The Kid (2019) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Kid?

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The main cast of The Kid (2019) includes Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur, Leila George and Adam Baldwin. The film was directed by Vincent D'Onofrio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Kid released?

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The Kid was released on March 8, 2019 and runs for 1h 40m.

Is The Kid worth watching?

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The Kid (2019) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 335 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Kid?

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Yes. The official The Kid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.