

The Kid
2010-04-22 · 107 min · ★ 6.5
Based on the real life story of Kevin Lewis, the film follows his childhood of abuse, his descent into a life of crime and the way he put his life together again afterwards.
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- Directors
- Nick Moran
- Production companies
- Tin House Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rupert FriendKevin Lewis
Natascha McElhoneGloria
Con O'NeillDennis
Ioan GruffuddColin Smith
Jodie WhittakerJackie
Bernard HillUncle David
Tom BurkeMr. Hayes
Ralph BrownGordon Peters
James FoxAlan
Shirley Anne FieldMargaret
David O'HaraTerry
Kate AshfieldMadeline
William MillerYoung Kevin
Augustus PrewTeen Kevin
Alfie AllenDominic
Alison CarrollClare
Niamh Cusack1980 School Nurse
Oliver MilburnPenfold
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