The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
87%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 13 nominations
Though not objective by any means, The Kid Stays in the Picture is irresistibly entertaining
If you’re looking for a documentary that’s as colorful as its subject, then The Kid Stays in the Picture is the one for you. This movie is more fun than some of those tall tales that Hollywood calls feature films. Robert Evans is a fascinating figure, even at his most obnoxious. The directors know enough to stay in the background and their one stylistic touch is brilliantly appropriate. It offers a fascinating peek into the (not always glamorous) life of a Hollywood big shot. Full of insight, meaty tidbits, and not without humor, this documentary is one of the best. So, grab some popcorn and get ready to be entertained and brought into a true insider view of Hollywood.
Production Company(ies)
K T C A Minneapolis Kartemquin Films, Sprockets Music
Distributor
USA Films
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows – 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and some brief violent and sexual images
Year of Release
2002
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 33m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 26, 2002 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Robert Evans, Hollywood producer, rise and fall, autobiography, intimate journey, unusual friendships, tumultuous love life, Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen, Graydon Carter, R rating, box office, $1.4M, reviewed by Nell Minow, Nev Pierce, Jeff Strickler, Jay Boyar, Rene Rodriguez, Susan Stark, Matt Brunson, Mark Steyn, Austin Kennedy, John A Nesbit, Felix Vasquez Jr., Jeffrey M Anderson, starring Robert Evans, directed by Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen, written by Robert Evans, Brett Morgen, produced by Nanette Burstein, Graydon Carter, Brett Morgen, MPAA rating, Hollywood, producer, rise and fall, autobiography, love life, friendships, documentary, box office performance, budget, critic reviews, producer names, director names, writer names, genre, Hollywood legend, Hollywood big shot, Hollywood show biz, Hollywood movies, Hollywood mythology, Hollywood PR, Hollywood spin doctoring, Hollywood damage control, Hollywood self-aggrandizement
Worldwide gross: $1,521,593
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,523,657
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,356
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 275,208
US/Canada gross: $1,439,232
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,387,056
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,990
US/Canada opening weekend: $89,087
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $147,756
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,785
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Nanette Burstein – Director, Producer
Brett Morgen – Director, Writer
Robert Evans – Writer
Director(s)
Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen
Writer(s)
Robert Evans, Brett Morgen
Producer(s)
Nanette Burstein, Graydon Carter, Brett Morgen
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 13 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (113) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (103) | Rotten (10)
Truly a gripping story, but for mature teens only.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
January 29, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Nev Pierce
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
If you love flamboyant people, movies or — especially — flamboyant movie people, don’t miss The Kid Stays in the Picture.
November 6, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
This movie is more fun than many of those tall tales that Hollywood calls feature films.
September 26, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Even at his most obnoxious, Evans remains a fascinating figure.
August 23, 2002 | Rating: 3/4
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
For a life lived boldly and productively if imperfectly, Robert Evans deserves this trenchant, revealing, vastly entertaining documentary.
August 23, 2002 | Rating: 4/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
A documentary almost as colorful as its subject.
February 19, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
The directors know enough to stay in the background and their one stylistic touch is brilliantly appropriate.
February 1, 2018
Mark Steyn
The Spectator
It offers a fascinating peek into the (not always glamorous) life of a Hollywood big shot. Full of insight, meaty tidbits, and not without humor, this documentary is one of the best.
April 27, 2013 | Rating: 4/4
Austin Kennedy
Film Geek Central
entertains and brings a true insider view
October 21, 2012 | Rating: B
John A. Nesbit
Old School Reviews
Despite some reservations, this is an interesting and excellent documentary…
April 29, 2009
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
Excellent showbiz documentary.
February 29, 2008
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid…
Plot
This documentary captures the life story of legendary Hollywood producer and studio chief Robert Evans. The first actor to ever to run a film studio, Robert Evans’ film career started in 1956, poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel. His good looks, charm and overwhelming confidence captured the eye of screen legend Norma Shearer, who offered him a film role. After a glamorous
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary is about Hollywood producer Robert Evans and features him telling his own story in a highly entertaining manner.
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