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Little Giants

Seen it?

1994 | 107 min | Comedy, Family

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

When Danny O'Shea's daughter is cut from the Peewee football team just for being a girl, he decides to form his own team, composed of other ragtag players who were also cut. Can his team really learn enough to beat the elite team, coached by his brother, a former pro player?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 150K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Duwayne Dunham

  • Rick MoranisDanny O'Shea
  • Ed O'NeillKevin O'Shea
  • Devon SawaJunior Floyd
  • Shawna WaldronBecky 'Icebox' O'Shea
  • Todd BosleyJake Berman
  • Michael ZwienerRudy Zolteck
  • Danny PritchettTad Simpson
  • Troy SimmonsRashid Hanon
  • Sam HorriganSpike Hammersmith
  • Joey SimmrinSean Murphy