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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Family, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorBeau Bridges
WritersJudy Farrell
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Kid From Nowhere
About The Kid From Nowhere
A single mother is overprotective of her mentally challenged son, which has made him angry and difficult, while she denies herself a social life. Things change for the better when the boy gains self-esteem training for the Special Olympics, and his mother learns to let go.
Directed by Beau Bridges, The Kid From Nowhere leans on a strong ensemble — Susan Saint James, Beau Bridges, Loretta Swit — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1982.
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