Little Boy Blue
Seen it?1998 | 105 min | Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who look a lot like their brother. The dad harbors a secret, and he goes to murderous lengths to keep it hidden. The young man, Jimmy, who has suspicions, but little comes out until a Yankee woman comes to town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
25% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Hummingbird Project
Weeknight WatchAnother thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
The Truth About Emanuel Monday Morning MaybeAnother drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Luce
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Good Neighbor Monday Morning MaybeAnother thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Chatroom Monday Morning MaybeAnother drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Antonio Tibaldi
- Ryan PhillippeJimmy West / Danny Knight
- Nastassja KinskiKate West
- John SavageRay West
- Shirley KnightDoris Knight
- Tyrin TurnerNate Carr
- Jenny LewisTraci Connor
- Brent JenningsTom
- John DomanAndy Berg
- Devon MichaelMark West
- Adam BurkeMikey West