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Little Children

Seen it?

2006 | 137 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. 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 romantics. If you loved Revolutionary Road or Notes on a Scandal, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

The lives of two lovelorn spouses from separate marriages, a registered sex offender, and a disgraced ex-police officer intersect as they struggle to resist their vulnerabilities and temptations.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide on a $26 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 536K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Field

  • Kate WinsletSarah Pierce
  • Patrick WilsonBrad Adamson
  • Jennifer ConnellyKathy Adamson
  • Gregg EdelmanRichard Pierce
  • Sadie GoldsteinLucy Pierce
  • Ty SimpkinsAaron Adamson
  • Noah EmmerichLarry Hedges
  • Jackie Earle HaleyRonnie J. McGorvey
  • Phyllis SomervilleMay McGorvey
  • Helen CareyJean