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.
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Film Cast:
- Russ Duritz: Bruce Willis
- Rusty Duritz: Spencer Breslin
- Amy: Emily Mortimer
- Janet: Lily Tomlin
- Deirdre Lefever: Jean Smart
- Kenny: Chi McBride
- Sam Duritz: Daniel von Bargen
- Dr. Alexander: Dana Ivey
- Bob Riley: Stanley Anderson
- Kenny’s Grandmother: Juanita Moore
- Giselle: Susan Dalian
- Clarissa: Esther Scott
- Governor: Deborah May
- Newsstand Cashier: Vernee Watson-Johnson
- Newsstand Tourist: Jan Hoag
- Sky King Waitress: Melissa McCarthy
- Gloria Duritz: Elizabeth Arlen
- Flight Attendant: Alexandra Barreto
- Hot Dog Vendor: John Apicella
- Vince: Brian McGregor
- Mark: Reiley McClendon
- Herbert: Brian Tibbetts
- George: Brian McLaughlin
- Lawyer Bruce: Steve Tom
- Lawyer Jim: Marc Copage
- Lawyer Seamus: Rod McLachlan
- Wedding Guest: Scott Mosenson
- Governor’s Aide: Brian Fenwick
- Governor’s Other Aide: Duke Faeger
- Sushi Chef: Toshiya Agata
- Josh: Joshua Finkel
- General Manager: Lou Beatty Jr.
- Principal: E.J. Callahan
- Janet’s Husband: Daryl Anderson
- Best Man: Darrell Foster
- Security Guard: Michael Wajacs
- Chef Mike: John Travis
- Larry King: Larry King
- Larry King’s Guest: Jeri Ryan
- Larry King’s Guest: Nick Chinlund
- Ritch Eisen: Stuart Scott
- Stuart Scott: Rich Eisen
- Wedding Singer: Kevon Edmonds
- Backup Singer: Julia Waters
- Backup Singer: Maxine Waters Willard
- Backup Singer: Stephanie Spruill
- Bridesmaid (uncredited): Tanisha Grant
- (uncredited): Glüme Harlow
- Car Driver (uncredited): Paul Moncrief
- Mr. Vivian (uncredited): Matthew Perry
- Tim (uncredited): Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi
- Russ’ Son (uncredited): Gary Weeks
- Harold Greene: Harold Greene
Film Crew:
- Producer: Hunt Lowry
- Executive Producer: Arnold Rifkin
- Producer: Christina Steinberg
- Director of Photography: Peter Menzies Jr.
- Producer: Jon Turteltaub
- Executive Producer: David Willis
- Assistant Editor: Michael Trent
- Writer: Audrey Wells
- Co-Producer: William M. Elvin
- Stunts: Terry Jackson
- Utility Stunts: Pat Romano
- Grip: R. Dana Harlow
- Orchestrator: Pete Anthony
- Orchestrator: Jon Kull
- Stand In: Duke Faeger
- Stand In: Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi
- Original Music Composer: Jason White
- Art Department Coordinator: Al Lewis
- Digital Compositor: Michael Miller
- Transportation Captain: Douglas Miller
- Production Design: Garreth Stover
- Makeup Artist: Mike Smithson
- Co-Producer: Bill Johnson
- Utility Stunts: Eddy Donno
- Utility Stunts: Manny Perry
- Stunts: Deep Roy
- Production Coordinator: Daren Hicks
- Script Supervisor: Thomas Johnston
- Supervising Sound Editor: Mark A. Mangini
- Editor: Peter Honess
- Editor: David Rennie
- Art Direction: David Lazan
- Set Decoration: Larry Dias
- Costume Design: Gloria Gresham
- Sound Effects Editor: Richard L. Anderson
- Supervising Sound Editor: Kelly Cabral
- Sound Effects Editor: James Christopher
- Sound Effects Editor: Donald Flick
- Visual Effects Supervisor: James E. Price
- Associate Producer: Stephen J. Eads
- Original Music Composer: Marc Shaiman
- Second Unit Director: David R. Ellis
- Utility Stunts: Annie Ellis
- Stunt Coordinator: Jack Gill
- Utility Stunts: Matt McColm
- Utility Stunts: Janet Brady
- Utility Stunts: Kenny Endoso
- Utility Stunts: Tommy J. Huff
Movie Reviews:
- r96sk: What a pleasant surprise. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy ‘The Kid’ as much as I did.
- Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin team up to solid effect, in a film that produces amusement and wholesomeness. I find the premise very interesting, it’s a cool concept. While they might not executed to 100% perfection, what’s given is entertaining to see unfold. There are some very sweet scenes, also.
- Willis is, as you’d expect, the best part of this, but I think Breslin does a grand job too. The latter tended to do these sorta roles a lot, but there’s a reason for that as he played them convincingly. Emily Mortimer (Amy) is also satisfactory in this, while there’s a minor appearance from a younger Melissa McCarthy.
- Very good, unexpectedly.