---
title: "Kid"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kid-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121840
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kid (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kid-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kid is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Thriller, Action. Produced and broadcast by Tapestry Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man returns to a small town seeking revenge for his parents' murder."

### Why Watch
- Engaging revenge narrative
- Explores small-town dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains dark themes
- Involves violent subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with violent themes regarding murder and revenge.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/kid-1990#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Mark Robinson
- **Networks / Studios**: Tapestry Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **C. Thomas Howell** as *Kid*
- **Sarah Trigger** as *Kate Garvey*
- **Brian Austin Green** as *"Metal Louie" Garvey*
- **R. Lee Ermey** as *Luke Clanton*
- **Dale Dye** as *Forrest Garvey*
- **Michael Bowen** as *Harlan Clanton*
- **Damon Martin** as *Pete*
- **Lenore Kasdorf** as *Alice*
- **Michael Cavanaugh** as *Walters*
- **Tony Epper** as *Truck*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character seeking?
The main character, known as the Kid, is in town for revenge.

### Q: Why did the Kid return to the town?
He returned to the small town where his parents were murdered when he was a boy.

### Q: Does the Kid make any friends?
Yes, locals Kate and Louie befriend him.

### Q: How do other residents feel about the Kid's new friendships?
His friendship with Kate and Louie annoys some of the town folk.

### Q: What is the background of the main character's parents?
The synopsis states only that his parents were murdered in the town when he was a boy.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*