Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- gritty
- bleak
- tense
- late night viewing
- crime movie marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Enzo emerges from prison only to be drawn into Marcus’s criminal crew and a destructive cycle of violence.
The Kids are described as a crew of homeless drug addicts whose criminal activity is shaped by precarious street survival.
Enzo’s bond with his estranged cousin Marcus pulls him deeper into armed robberies and brutal murders.
The plot frames addiction, survival, crime, and violence as an oppressive everyday cycle surrounding Enzo.
Films like The Kids, and why
Good Time
shared street-level crime, addiction, desperation, and escalating moral collapse
Menace II Society
shared gritty urban crime, youth marginalization, and brutal survivalist tension
A Prophet
shared prison-release drama, criminal entanglement, and bleak moral pressure
Movie Details
- Director
- Danny Blanco
- Release Date
- 2026-01-01
- Runtime
- 49 min
- Rating
- 8.7 / 10 (3)
Cast
- Paul Barela
- Jullian Dezi Blanco
- Kevin Davis
- John Del Liano
- Jesse Sacs Gomez
- Adam Hernandez
Common questions
- What is The Kids about?
- 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.
- What is The Kids like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Kids as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Kids violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Kids as brutal.
- Which films are like The Kids?
- Films with a similar feel include Good Time, Menace II Society, and A Prophet.
- How long is The Kids?
- The Kids runs 49 minutes.
