Little Boy

2015·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13

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Little Boy fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Believe the impossible.

An eight-year-old boy is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.
War-Time Family DramaSmall-Town AmericaFaith and BeliefFather-Son BondOvercoming PrejudiceMagical RealismInnocence and HopeWorld War II

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Little Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Boy legally?

Little Boy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Little Boy worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Little Boy rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Little Boy?

1 h 46 min

Little Boy runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Little Boy?

Critics29
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Little Boy higher (72) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Little Boy a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What language is Little Boy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Little Boy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Little Boy in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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