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Little Children (2006)

R  137 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  3 November 2006 (USA)
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Reviews: 295 user | 246 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com

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.

Director:

Todd Field

Writers:

Todd Field (screenplay), Tom Perrotta (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 27 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kate Winslet ...
Jennifer Connelly ...
Patrick Wilson ...
Jackie Earle Haley ...
Noah Emmerich ...
Gregg Edelman Gregg Edelman ...
Phyllis Somerville ...
Raymond J. Barry ...
Jane Adams ...
Sheila
Ty Simpkins ...
Sadie Goldstein ...
Helen Carey Helen Carey ...
Jean
Sarah Buxton ...
Slutty Kay
Mary B. McCann ...
Trini Alvarado Trini Alvarado ...
Theresa
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Storyline

Echoes of "Madame Bovary" in the American suburbs. Sarah's in a loveless marriage, long days with her young daughter at the park and the pool, wanting more. Brad is a househusband, married to a flinty documentary filmmaker. Ronnie is just out of prison - two years for indecent exposure - living with his mother; Larry is a retired cop, fixated on driving Ronnie away. Sarah and Brad connect, a respite of adult companionship at the pool. Ronnie and Larry have their demons. Brad should be studying for the bar; Larry misses his job; Ronnie's mom thinks he needs a girlfriend. Sarah longs to refuse to be trapped in an unhappy life. Where can these tangled paths lead? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Sex Offender | Suburb | Sex | Dysfunctional Marriage | Bar  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality and nudity, language and some disturbing content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Secretos íntimos See more »

Filming Locations:

Boothbay Harbor, Maine, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$97,953 (USA) (8 October 2006) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$14,850,326 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(DVD)

Sound Mix:

DTS (as dts) | SDDS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (DuArt)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

After accepting the role of Sarah, Kate Winslet suggested Patrick Wilson for Brad. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the hospital, Ronnie's mother writes the name Ronnie on an envelope. When Ronnie opens the envelope later at home, the writing is slightly different. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Lucy Pierce: Want to take a walk with me?
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Connections

Features "Charlie Rose" (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"Battlefield Glory"
Written by Tom Hedden
Performed by Tom Hedden
Courtesy of NFL Films See more »