A hard-partying New York club promoter sees his whirlwind lifestyle upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had.
Club Kid is written and directed by Jordan Firstman, who also stars, and it opens in limited US cinemas this Friday through A24.
It comes for the bitchy jokes and stays for the big, messy heart.
Movie at a Glance
- US release: Limited release from Friday 6 November 2026 (A24)
- UK release: No UK release date confirmed at the time of writing
- Writer and director: Jordan Firstman
- Starring: Jordan Firstman, Cara Delevingne and Diego Calva
- Rating: R (US)
- Runtime: 126 minutes
- Genre: Comedy drama
Viewer Match
- Best for: Fans of sharp, character-led comedy.
- Maybe skip if: Nightlife and hedonism on screen put you off.
- Mood and pace: Funny, warm and chaotic.
- Cinema or streaming? Cinema if it reaches you; otherwise streaming.
- Spoiler level: Spoiler-free.
Party Over
Firstman is a sharp comic writer, and the first half is full of arch, quotable jokes about nightlife and vanity. But the film steadily turns into something warmer, as Peter learns to share his life.
Cara Delevingne and Diego Calva are excellent in support.
A Real Heart
Critics have been unanimous in their praise, and it is easy to see why. The comedy never undercuts the emotion, and the father-son relationship feels lived-in.
At over two hours it is a touch long, but it rarely drags.
Where It Fits
For another great character comedy, read our The Only Living Pickpocket in New York Super Review. This week’s other films are in this week’s Weekly Cinema Pack, and tonight’s picks are in What to Watch Tonight.
Spoiler-Free Verdict
Club Kid is a funny, tender and assured comedy, with a big heart under its sharp jokes. Jordan Firstman is a real talent on both sides of the camera.
- Performances: 8.5/10
- Direction: 8/10
- Screenplay: 8.5/10
- Score: 7.5/10
- Cinematography: 7.5/10
- Entertainment Value: 8.5/10
- Overall score: 8.5/10
Star rating: 4/5
Verdict badge: Worth Seeing
One-line verdict: A sharp, warm comedy with a big heart.
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer from A24.
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