Little Children fingerprint
A , romance movie: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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The lives of two lovelorn spouses from separate marriages, a registered sex offender, and a disgraced ex-police officer intersect as they struggle to resist their vulnerabilities and temptations.
Suburban MelodramaPsychological DramaTaboo RomanceSocial CommentaryCharacter StudySlow-Burn TensionBleak RealismMoral AmbiguityIntense Performances
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Is Little Children worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 75).
Is Little Children good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Little Children 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 Little Children a box office flop?
Budget$26 million
Box office$15 million
Yes: it cost about $26 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.
What tropes does Little Children use?
Trauma SwingGory Discretion ShotMadonna-Whore ComplexGrey-and-Grey MoralityAdaptational HeroismDysfunction JunctionPedophilia Is a Special Kind of EvilAdaptational AttractivenessGroin AttackSchlubby, Scummy Security GuardForeshadowingGood Adultery, Bad Adulteryand 16 more
TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Trauma Swing, Gory Discretion Shot, and Madonna-Whore Complex.

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