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The Kid: Chamaco

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A doctor and his estranged son must overcome their differences to help a Mexican teenager become his country's new boxing superstar.
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Michael Ordoña Los Angeles Times Aug 26, 2010
3/5
Chamaco (The Kid) is a boxing drama with an unusually high ring IQ. Go to Full Review
Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Aug 6, 2010
3/5
Despite a gratingly clichd soundtrack and a violent climax that feels wholly unearned, "The Kid" has an awkward earnestness that's very endearing. Go to Full Review
Alison Gang San Diego Union-Tribune Sep 1, 2010
3
Chamaco has all the bumps and bruises of a boxing-themed film, but its story is also a tender one about a young man coming of age, and a father and son mending a frayed relationship. Go to Full Review
Andrew Schenker L.A. Weekly Aug 26, 2010
We're treated to subplots involving Abner's meth-addicted girlfriend and a romance between his prostitute sister and his trainer, which leads to a scene of such melodramatic absurdity that it negates any remaining shred of narrative credibility. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 May 28, 2025 A successful drama movie in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more
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Miguel Necoechea Jr.

Director

Martin Sheen

Dr. Frank Irwin

Kirk Harris

Jimmy "The Dream" Irwin

Álex Perea

Abner Torres

Danny Perea

Silvana Torres

Sofía Espinosa

Paulina
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Movie Info

Synopsis A doctor and his estranged son must overcome their differences to help a Mexican teenager become his country's new boxing superstar.
Director
Miguel Necoechea Jr.
Producer
Don Franken, Kirk Harris
Screenwriter
Kirk Harris, Miguel Necoechea Jr., Carl Besai
Production Co
Zetta Pictures, Fidecine, Rogue Arts, Ivania Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE), Radio London Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
May 27, 2019
Runtime
1h 38m
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