# The Kids (2026)

> A newly released convict is pulled into his cousin’s violent street crew, forcing him to confront whether survival is worth surrendering his remaining conscience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7545277

## Facts

- Runtime: 49 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
- Director: Danny Blanco
- Cast: Paul Barela, Jullian Dezi Blanco, Kevin Davis, John Del Liano, Jesse Sacs Gomez, Adam Hernandez
- TMDB rating: 8.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39366305/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: gritty, bleak, tense, late night viewing, crime movie marathon

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