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The Kid and I

Actor(s): Tom Arnold, Eric Gores, Linda Hamilton, Henry Winkler
Director(s): Penelope Spheeris
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Adult Humor, Profanity, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2005
DVD Release: 10/24/2006
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 33 mins
Studio: Entertainment Studios
Total Copies: 8
Genres: Comedy, Buddy Film, Odd Couple Film, Family-Oriented Comedy

DVD Synopsis

A washed-up actor finds an unlikely path back to the big screen in this offbeat family comedy. Bill Williams (Tom Arnold) is an actor whose career has gone into a severe tailspin ever since his brief fling with fame -- a supporting role in the Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle True Lies. Sinking into a well of alcohol and depression, Williams unsuccessfully attempts suicide before his agent (Henry Winkler) tells him he's finally found a project for him. Aaron Roman (Eric Gores) is a teenager with cerebral palsy who loves action movies, especially True Lies. Aaron's father, Davis Roman (Joe Mantegna), is a very wealthy man -- so wealthy that, as a present for his son's 18th birthday, he's going to bankroll a professionally shot action movie which will star Aaron. Would Williams be willing to write and co-star in Aaron's birthday movie? Williams isn't so sure this is a great idea, even with a million-dollar payday, until he meets Aaron. Charmed by the kid's pluck and determination, Williams signs on for the world's most expensive home movie. Williams and producer Susan Mandeville (Linda Hamilton) hire Wayne's World director Penelope Spheeris to helm the project, and persuade bikini model Arielle Kebbel to appear as Aaron's love interest, but what started out as strictly a job-for-hire becomes something more as Williams and his fellow cast and crew members get to know their challenged young star. The Kid & I actually was written by co-star Tom Arnold, and Penelope Spheeris directed the film as well as playing herself. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Shaquille O'Neal also appear in cameo roles. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Tom Arnold - Bill Williams
Eric Gores - Aaron Roman
Linda Hamilton - Susan Mandeville
Henry Winkler - Johnny Bernstein

Member Movie Reviews

Damian M. (ratchet) wrote on 3/11/2009...

0 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Tom Arnold is out of work. He gets a call from his agent to do a movie which turns out to be some rich guy wanting to give his retard son a present. The son is a huge True Lies fan and wants to do a remake with him being the Arnold role. Some funny parts with the best being the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis cameos at the end.

Duane S. (superpoet) from FORT WORTH, TX wrote on 4/23/2008...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really loved this movie. Tom is an out of work actor who is planning to take pills and die, when his pills and alcohol are taken by a bum Tom gave his clothes to. Tom's agent shows up with a fantastic acting and directing role. He is to make a movie for a filthy rich cerebral palsied teen for his birthday. The teen saw "True Lies" and thinks Tom is a great actor. This movie tells how their friendship grows and Tom's life is changed around.