The Kid Stays in the Picture
2002 · Movie · R · 93 min · ★ 6.6 · 83% critics
This documentary traces the rise, setbacks, and enduring public image of a larger-than-life Hollywood producer, drawing from a best-selling memoir. It offers a personal look at fame, ambition, and the movie business through one insider’s story.
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-08-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (98 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy personality-driven documentaries about famous creative figures and behind-the-scenes fame, especially if Crossfire Hurricane or Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work worked for you; Not for you if you want a broader, more balanced industry overview.
Pros: larger-than-life life story; Hollywood insider perspective; memoir-based storytelling | Cons: one-sided viewpoint; narrow subject appeal; limited outside context
Themes
- legend
- fame
- producer
Cast & crew
Robert Evans
as Narrator
Directed by Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein