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A Little Help

2010·Movie
1h 49min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

It's a movie for everyone whose life has been thrown off-course, out of whack, or simply not turned out the way they planned it. In other words, it's a movie for everyone, period. Set in suburban Long Island in the summer of 2002, with the psychic wounds of 9/11 still fresh, A Little Help is a story that takes a comic, searching and profoundly empathetic look at a few pivotal months in the life of dental hygienist Laura Pehlke (Jenna Fischer)-an ordinary woman whose life suddenly flies off the rails-and her heroic efforts to re-establish a sense of security and normalcy for herself and her son.
Slice of Life DramaPost-9/11 ContextSuburban RealismCharacter-DrivenEmpathetic StorytellingFamily StrugglesEveryday HumorHopeful OutlookPersonal JourneyAdult Re-adjustment

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Little Help legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, 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 A Little Help worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Little Help rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is A Little Help?

1 h 49 min

A Little Help runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Little Help?

Critics47
Audiences45

Yes. Critics average 47 and audiences 45 out of 100, so both groups see A Little Help much the same way.

What language is A Little Help in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Little Help?

3AUCAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Little Help in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.