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Small Apartments

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
7.9K
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Small Apartments (2012)
Franklin Franklin plays the alphorn and dreams of Switzerland. His crazy brother sends him fingernail clippings in the mail. One of his neighbors is a forgetful pot-head, the other a gruff busybody who doesn't miss anything. Across the street live a mother and her fifteen-year-old daughter, whom he likes to watch from his window, but none of these are Franklin's real problem. His real problem is that his landlord is dead, laid out on the linoleum of his kitchen, and Switzerland seems farther away all the time.
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A man is surrounded by strange events and odd neighbors in this adaptation of Chris Millis' novel.A man is surrounded by strange events and odd neighbors in this adaptation of Chris Millis' novel.A man is surrounded by strange events and odd neighbors in this adaptation of Chris Millis' novel.
IMDb RATING
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7.9K
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  • Director
    • Jonas Åkerlund
  • Writer
    • Chris Millis(novel)
  • Stars
    • Matt Lucas
    • Peter Stormare
    • James Caan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonas Åkerlund
  • Writer
    • Chris Millis(novel)
  • Stars
    • Matt Lucas
    • Peter Stormare
    • James Caan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Dolph Lundgren and Matt Lucas in Small Apartments (2012)
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    Matt Lucas
    Matt Lucas
    • Franklin Franklinas Franklin Franklin
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Mr. Olivettias Mr. Olivetti
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Mr. Allspiceas Mr. Allspice
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Simoneas Simone
    Nugget
    • Franklin's Dogas Franklin's Dog
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Francineas Francine
    Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville
    • Tommy Ballsas Tommy Balls
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Rockyas Rocky
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Bernard Franklinas Bernard Franklin
    DJ Qualls
    DJ Qualls
    • Artieas Artie
    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • Dr. Sage Mennoxas Dr. Sage Mennox
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Burt Walnutas Burt Walnut
    Tara Holt
    Tara Holt
    • Amberas Amber
    Noel Gugliemi
    Noel Gugliemi
    • Dog Walkeras Dog Walker
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Detective O'Gradyas Detective O'Grady
    Scott Sheldon
    Scott Sheldon
    • Officer Smithas Officer Smith
    David Warshofsky
    David Warshofsky
    • Detective Holmanas Detective Holman
    Dennis L.A. White
    Dennis L.A. White
    • Marcusas Marcus
    • (as Dennis White)
    • Director
      • Jonas Åkerlund
    • Writer
      • Chris Millis(novel) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in twenty days.
    • Goofs
      When Franklin is trying to decide what to do with Mr. Olivetti's body, you can see Mr.Olivetti (who is supposed to be dead) blinking.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Bernard Franklin: [on cassette tape] Franklin, what are we so scared of? You only get one shot at this life. There are no do-overs. Time wasted, is time lost. The past is a ghost. The future a dream. There is only right now. We need to forgive each other, Franklin. Forgive and keep moving forward because we're all so ridiculously imperfect. And we need to find a place we call home. A place where we know we're loved and we feel safe. I see it all so clearly now. It doesn't matter if you live in a small apartment or some big mansion on a hill. Doesn't matter if you live in a mental institution or on some sunny beach in St. Croix. It's all in your mind. Every moment of your life is what you make it. Pain. Love. Fear. Happiness. You choose to feel each of them. So choose to be happy, Franklin. Choose to be happy! 'Cause happiness is a state of mind.

    • Alternate versions
      3 minutes have been cut on the Blu-ray version, most notably a scene between Franklin (Matt Lucas) and Dr. Sage Mennox (Dolph Lundgren, between 85:05 - 87:43 NTSC). That scene was present on the R1 US DVD. None of the Blu-rays (U.S., Norwegian or Australian editions) contain that scene. Australian DVD is also cut (88:24 PAL runtime). However it is reported the German DVD may also be uncut (92:06 PAL runtime).
    • Connections
      Referenced in Blood and Guts with Scott Ian: Scott Ian Gets His Face Cut in Half by Jerry Constantine (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Franklin's Intro
      Written by Per Gessle
      Performed by Per Gessle
      Published by Jimmy Fun Music

    User reviews51

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    Top review
    9/10
    Great Film
    I don't use the word "film" often. I use it when something has moved into the art category and out of the commercial movie world.

    Now, with that out of the way, I originally thought to rate this movie a 7.

    "So why the bump to 9?" I hear you ask yourself... The reason is quite simple. Small Apartments has stayed with me since watching it.

    The film is unnerving and will make most squirm while they watch it. However, like a bad relationship, you'll remember the experience long after you finished with it.

    The best part is that Small Apartments is FUNNY. You don't need to be looking for a deeper meaning while watching it... it delivers that intravenously while you're laughing. Only later will you realize it's found its way into your system.

    I would recommend this for anyone 18 or older that's looking for an entertaining work of art.
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    • jmcbrennan3
    • Mar 4, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 2013 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Garip Komşular
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Morocco Junction Pictures
      • Deviant Films
      • 1812 Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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