---
title: "The Kid with X-Ray Eyes"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-kid-with-x-ray-eyes-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29509
imdb_id: "tt0188754"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 2.8
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Kid with X-Ray Eyes (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-kid-with-x-ray-eyes-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Kid with X-Ray Eyes
Year: 1999
Release Date: 06/29/1999 (US)
Genres: Comedy and Family
Runtime: 1h 25m
Plot: Justin and his uncle find X-ray goggles misplaced by an evil crime ring. The criminals kidnap Justin, his uncle, and the Feds. Justin has to rescue everybody.
Tagline: There's nothing he can't uncover.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Kid with X-Ray Eyes is a comedy and family film released in the United States on June 29, 1999. (21 words)
Sentence 2 (Runtime/Genre): The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes. (12

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fred Olen Ray
- **Networks / Studios**: Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc., Concorde-New Horizons

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Justin Berfield** as *Bobby Taylor*
- **Robert Carradine** as *Chuck*
- **Diane Salinger** as *Vanessa*
- **Mark Collie** as *Morgan*
- **Daran Norris** as *Stamper*
- **Ross Hagen** as *Patterson*
- **Griffin Drew** as *Christy*
- **Andrew Stevens** as *Drake Berfield*
- **R.A. Mihailoff** as *Newton the Biker*
- **Kimberly A. Ray** as *Waitress (as Kim Ray)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Kid with X-Ray Eyes online?
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, YouTube Free. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Kid with X-Ray Eyes worth watching?
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes holds a community rating of 2.8/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Kid with X-Ray Eyes and when was it released?
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Kid with X-Ray Eyes?
The Kid with X-Ray Eyes was directed by Fred Olen Ray.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Kid with X-Ray Eyes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29509)
- [The Kid with X-ray Eyes (Video 1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0188754/fullcredits/)
- [The Kid with X-Ray Eyes (1999) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29509-the-kid-with-x-ray-eyes)
- [The Kid with X-Ray Eyes (1999) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-kid-with-x-ray-eyes/1135884/credits/)

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