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Small Change

1976·Movie
1h 44min·PG

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The lives of a motherless young man, who's just starting to find interest in women, and his physically abused, poverty stricken friend, are mixed with more or less innocent childhood experiences and challenges most their age experience.
Gentle Coming-of-AgeChildhood NostalgiaSlice of LifeRealistic PortrayalPoignant Social CommentaryFrench CinemaIntimate & HeartfeltObservational StorytellingWarm & Wholesome

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Small Change legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Small Change worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Small Change rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Small Change?

1 h 44 min

Small Change runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Small Change?

Critics90
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Small Change higher (90) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Small Change in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Small Change?

8AUCAESFRGBGGITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Small Change in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.