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Little Indian, Big City

1994·Movie
1h 30min·PG
32
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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The city is a jungle. Some are just better prepared for it, than others.

Stephen, an international trader, tracks down his ex-wife Patricia in some Amazonian backwater. He needs her consent to a divorce so that he can marry Charlotte. Unfortunately, he discovers a son he didn’t know he had – Mimi-Siku. The young jungle boy yearns to see Paris so Stephen reluctantly agrees to take him back home with him for a few days. How will Mimi-Siku react to life in the great metropolis?
Fish-Out-Of-WaterCulture Clash ComedyFamily-FriendlySlapstick HumorAbsurdist SituationsFeel-Good MovieComing-of-Age90s Nostalgia

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Little Indian, Big City worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Little Indian, Big City rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Little Indian, Big City?

1 h 30 min

Little Indian, Big City runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Little Indian, Big City?

Critics13
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Little Indian, Big City higher (48) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Little Indian, Big City in?

FrenchRussian

It was made in French, with some Russian. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Little Indian, Big City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Little Indian, Big City in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Little Indian, Big City use?

Fish out of WaterYou No Take CandleNever Learned to ReadHong Kong DubEiffel Tower EffectIn the Local TongueRegional RiffGay Paree

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Little Indian, Big City, including Fish out of Water, You No Take Candle, Never Learned to Read.