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Little Manhattan

2005Movie1 h 30 minPG

ComedyRomance
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic528.1Rotten Tomatoes77%86%

A heartwarming, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Nothing's as big as your first love.

Ten-year-old Gabe Burton is just an average kid growing up in Manhattan until Rosemary Telesco walks into his karate class. But before Gabe can tell Rosemary how he feels, she reveals that she won't be going to public school any more. Gabe has a lot more to learn about life, love, and girls.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age
  • Childhood Romance
  • Innocent
  • New York City
  • Nostalgic
  • First Love
  • Family-Friendly
  • Feel-Good Movie

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Mark Levin
Written by
Jennifer Flackett
Produced by
Gavin Polone, Jeffrey Harlacker
Music by
Chad Fischer

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Facts

September 26, 2005 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
September 26, 2005
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Switzerland
Budget
$385,373
Box office
$1 million
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Bullying A Pair Of Dragons:, Crazy Jealous Guy, Free-Range Children +9

  • Bullying A Pair Of Dragons:
  • Crazy Jealous Guy
  • Free-Range Children
  • How We Got Here
  • Celebrity Resemblance
  • Gray Rain of Depression
  • Groin Attack
  • Imagine Spot
  • As Himself
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Epic Fail

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Manhattan?"

Questions about Little Manhattan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Manhattan?

PrimeThe RokuPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Little Manhattan streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Little Manhattan worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is Little Manhattan okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Little Manhattan good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Little Manhattan make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does Little Manhattan use?

Bullying A Pair Of Dragons:Crazy Jealous GuyFree-Range ChildrenHow We Got HereCelebrity ResemblanceGray Rain of DepressionGroin AttackImagine SpotAs HimselfBlack Dude Dies FirstMood WhiplashEpic Failand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Bullying A Pair Of Dragons:, Crazy Jealous Guy, and Free-Range Children.