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The Little Things

2021·Movie
2h 8min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Scare5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Some things never let us go.

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.
Gritty Crime ThrillerSerial Killer MysteryPsychological TensionStar-Studded CastDark & Bleak AtmosphereProcedural InvestigationPast Haunting PresentSlow-Burn SuspenseNeo-Noir Aesthetic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Little Things

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Where can I stream The Little Things legally?

The Little Things is included with a subscription to Netflix and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Little Things worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Little Things rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Little Things?

2 h 8 min

The Little Things runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Little Things?

Critics49
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The Little Things much the same way.

Was The Little Things a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$30 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 100% of its budget.

What language is The Little Things in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Little Things?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Little Things in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Little Things, including Downer Ending, Call-Back, Red Herring.