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Small Things Like These

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2024 | 99 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Supporting Performance. Also nominated for 2 more Berlin awards. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $13 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 509K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Mielants

  • Cillian MurphyBill Furlong
  • Emily WatsonSister Mary
  • Michelle FairleyMrs. Wilson
  • Eileen WalshEileen Furlong
  • Zara DevlinSarah Redmond
  • Clare DunneSister Carmel
  • Helen BehanMrs. Kehoe
  • Ella CannonLaundry Girl
  • Patrick RyanPat
  • Peter ClaffeyBarry