Little Boxes

2017·Movie
1h 24min

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Little Boxes fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

It's the summer before 6th grade, and Clark is the new-in-town biracial kid in a sea of white. Discovering that to be cool he needs to act 'more black,' he fumbles to meet expectations, while his urban intellectual parents Mack and Gina also strive to adjust to small-town living. Equipped for the many inherent challenges of New York, the tight-knit family are ill prepared for the drastically different set of obstacles that their new community presents, and soon find themselves struggling to understand themselves and each other in this new suburban context.
Biracial IdentitySuburban SatireFamily DynamicsComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryCultural AdjustmentModern ParentingIntelligent HumorCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Little Boxes

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Where can I stream Little Boxes legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto 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 Boxes worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Little Boxes rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Little Boxes?

1 h 24 min

Little Boxes runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Little Boxes?

Critics61
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Little Boxes much the same way.

What language is Little Boxes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Little Boxes?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Little Boxes in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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