The Kid

The Kid

No One Could Knock Out This Boy's Dream

PG 1997 · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Family, Drama, Action

Jimmy Albright is a young athlete with a passion for boxing. His mentor, Harry Sloan, an aging trainer and former boxer, sees Jimmy's potential, not only as a boxer but as a young man. With Harry's guidance, Jimmy trains and fights his way to the top of his division. All things appear to be on track, except for one small twist: Jimmy's parents, Don and Doreen, don't know he's a boxer...

Directed by John Hamilton · Written by Seymour Blicker

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