Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- earnest
- uplifting
- family movie night
- kids adventure afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film derivative and morally questionable, though a minority considered its straightforward kid-focused caper entertaining.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maddy recruits Austin and Gus to infiltrate a technologically advanced bank and obtain money for her father's operation.
Maddy risks a bank robbery to pay for surgery that could restore her paralyzed father's future.
The climactic bank target is a suspended vault one hundred feet above the floor, surrounded by sophisticated security systems.
Maddy contributes climbing expertise while Austin supplies computer skills and Gus provides mechanical know-how.
Films like Catch That Kid, and why
Spy Kids
youth-oriented heist adventure with child protagonists, gadgetry, and comic action
Agent Cody Banks
kid-led caper involving technology, teamwork, and family stakes
The Goonies
family-friendly adventure centered on resourceful young friends overcoming adult obstacles
Movie Details
- Director
- Bart Freundlich
- Release Date
- 2004-02-06
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (340)
Cast
- Kristen Stewart
- Corbin Bleu
- Max Thieriot
- Jennifer Beals
- Sam Robards
- John Carroll Lynch
- James Le Gros
- Michael Des Barres
- Stark Sands
- Lennie Loftin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Catch That Kid about?
- A determined climber recruits her tech-savvy friends for a daring bank heist to fund her injured father’s lifesaving operation.
- What is Catch That Kid like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Catch That Kid as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Catch That Kid violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Catch That Kid.
- What did critics think of Catch That Kid?
- Critics broadly found the film derivative and morally questionable, though a minority considered its straightforward kid-focused caper entertaining.
- Which films are like Catch That Kid?
- Films with a similar feel include Spy Kids, Agent Cody Banks, and The Goonies.
- How long is Catch That Kid?
- Catch That Kid runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Catch That Kid?
- In United States, Catch That Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
