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The Little Things

2021Movie2 h 8 minR

CrimeDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic545.6Rotten Tomatoes44%50%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic545.6Rotten Tomatoes44%50%

Summary

Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
John Lee Hancock
Written by
John Lee Hancock
Produced by
John Lee Hancock, Mark Johnson
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

January 28, 2021 · 2 h 8 min · R

Released
January 28, 2021
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
121 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Call-Back, Red Herring +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Little Things?"

Questions about The Little Things

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Where can I stream The Little Things?

NetflixYouTube TV

In the United States, The Little Things streams on Netflix and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 104 other countries.

Is The Little Things worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 54).

Will I feel good after watching The Little Things?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was The Little Things a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$30 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 100% of its budget.

What tropes does The Little Things use?

Downer EndingCall-BackRed HerringBait-and-SwitchAmbiguous EndingThe '90sThe Coroner Doth Protest Too MuchNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Title DropAccidental MurderDamsel out of DistressRage Breaking Pointand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, Call-Back, and Red Herring.