The Kid (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, The Kid is a drama film directed by Jacob Cheung, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. When Maise's husband walks out on her, she leaves her baby son in a luxury yacht, hoping that he'll be adopted by affluent parents. Little did she know that its owner Daniel has lost everything in derivative speculation that very day. Four years later, Maise has pulled herself together...
Who’s in it. The Kid stars Leslie Cheung as Wing, Carrie Ng as Wong Mei Lan, Ti Lung as Sir Lung and Amanda Lee as Sister Ngor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kid worth watching?
- The Kid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid?
- The Kid stars Leslie Cheung, Carrie Ng, Ti Lung, Amanda Lee and Lam Ka-tung.
- When was The Kid released?
- The Kid was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.