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.
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Cast
- Ethan HawkeSheriff Pat Garrett
- Dane DeHaanBilly 'The Kid' Bonney
- Jake SchurRio Cutler
- Leila GeorgeSara Cutler
- Adam BaldwinBob Orlinger
- Chris PrattGrant Cutler
- Charlie ChappellBilly Wilson
- Clint ObenchainTom Pickett
- Chris BylsmaCharlie Bowdre
- Chad DashnawDave Rudabaugh
Recommendations
- 80
Los Angeles Times
Absorbing, well-structured and superbly acted. - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
First-time director D’Onofrio has as an admirable visual style, whether we get medium-long-shot takes or intimate close-ups. This is a good-looking period piece film, percolating with top-tier performances. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
The result is very pleasing, even for moviegoers who don't pine for the Western's return, and represents a big step forward in the directing career of D'Onofrio. - 67
The Film Stage
We’re allowed a peek behind the scenes to witness the emotional toll this lifestyle wrought and realize that what we do is sometimes secondary to what we learn. - 63
Movie Nation
I cannot get over how satisfying it is to see Chris Pratt as the heavy. - 50
IndieWire
A diverting Western that’s almost worth seeing for the unsaddled performances that director Vincent D’Onofrio gets from his cast, The Kid only makes a few small adjustments to the dustiest of American genres, but these errant wrinkles — a far cry from any serious revisionism — provide much of the fun. - 50
The Seattle Times
There’s gunplay aplenty here, but nothing about “The Kid” sets it apart from the many Billy the Kid movies that have preceded it. - 40
The New York Times
Set in the American Southwest in 1879, The Kid feels less like an actual movie than a table-napkin idea for one.
