The Calcium Kid
2004, English. Directed by Alex De Rakoff.
It takes a lotta bottle to be the champ
When milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur boxer to the world stage and announced as the replacement contender for the championship fight.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alex De RakoffDirector
- Orlando BloomJimmy Connelly
- Omid DjaliliHerbie Bush
- Michael LernerArtie Cohen
- Michael PeñaJose Mendez
- Tamer HassanPete Wright
- Rafe SpallStan Parlour
- Mark HeapSebastian Gore-Brown
- Frank HarperClive Connelly
- Billie PiperAngel
- Ronni AnconaPat Connelly
- Lyndsey MarshalMags Livingston
- David KellyPaddy O'Flannagan
Details
- Released
- 30 April 2004
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Raymond Friel, Derek Boyle, Alex De Rakoff
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The Calcium Kid: quick answers
Is The Calcium Kid worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Calcium Kid?
The Calcium Kid runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Calcium Kid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Calcium Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Calcium Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Calcium Kid yet.
Which OTT platform is The Calcium Kid on?
The Calcium Kid isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Calcium Kid?
If you liked The Calcium Kid, try 7 Days in Hell, Cunk on Shakespeare, Blackball.
Who directed The Calcium Kid?
The Calcium Kid (2004) was directed by Alex De Rakoff and stars Orlando Bloom, Omid Djalili, Michael Lerner.