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Little Men

Seen it?

2016 | 85 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved Boyhood, start here. 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 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Jake is a quiet, sensitive middle schooler with dreams of being an artist. He meets the affably brash Tony at his grandfather's funeral, and the unlikely pair soon hit it off. The budding friendship is put at risk, however, when a rent dispute between Jake's father, Brian, and Tony's mother, Leonor, threatens to become contentious.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ira Sachs

  • Greg KinnearBrian Jardine
  • Jennifer EhleKathy Jardine
  • Paulina GarcíaLeonor
  • Michael BarbieriTony Calvelli
  • Theo TaplitzJake Jardine
  • Talia BalsamAudrey
  • Maliq JohnsonUmar
  • Anthony A. FlamminioJoey
  • Madison WrightJulia
  • John ProcaccinoMr. Plummer