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Small Things Like These

2024·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
78
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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If you want to get on in life, there’s things you have to ignore so you can keep on.

In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
Historical DramaSocially ConsciousIrish CinemaMoral DilemmaReligious InstitutionsChild WelfareQuiet IntensityHeartbreakingPowerful PerformancesAtmospheric

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Where can I stream Small Things Like These?

In the United States, Small Things Like These streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Small Things Like These worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Small Things Like These okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Small Things Like These plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Small Things Like These a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.