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Little Men

  • 20162016
  • PGPG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.3K
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Jennifer Ehle, Greg Kinnear, Paulina García, Theo Taplitz, and Michael Barbieri in Little Men (2016)
When 13-year-old Jake's grandfather dies, his family moves from Manhattan back into his father's old Brooklyn home. There, Jake befriends the charismatic Tony, whose single mother Leonor, a dressmaker from Chile, runs the shop downstairs. Soon, Jake's parents Brian and Kathy -- one, a struggling actor, the other, a psychotherapist -- ask Leonor to sign a new, steeper lease on her store. For Leonor, the proposed new rent is untenable, and a feud ignites between the adults.
 
At first, Jake and Tony don't seem to notice; the two boys, so different on the surface, begin to develop a formative kinship as they discover the pleasures of being young in Brooklyn. Jake aspires to be an artist, while Tony wants to be an actor, and they have dreams of going to the same prestigious arts high school together. But the children can't avoid the problems of their parents forever, and soon enough, the adult conflict intrudes upon the borders of their friendship.
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A new pair of best friends have their bond tested by their parents' battle over a dress shop lease.A new pair of best friends have their bond tested by their parents' battle over a dress shop lease.A new pair of best friends have their bond tested by their parents' battle over a dress shop lease.

IMDb RATING
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7.3K
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  • Director
    • Ira Sachs
  • Writers
    • Mauricio Zacharias
    • Ira Sachs
  • Stars
    • Greg Kinnear
    • Jennifer Ehle
    • Paulina García
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ira Sachs
  • Writers
    • Mauricio Zacharias
    • Ira Sachs
  • Stars
    • Greg Kinnear
    • Jennifer Ehle
    • Paulina García
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 16 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:48
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    'Little Men': Let's Chat
    Clip 1:26
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    Photos30

    Theo Taplitz and Michael Barbieri in Little Men (2016)
    Madison Wright, Theo Taplitz, and Michael Barbieri at an event for Little Men (2016)
    Jennifer Ehle, Greg Kinnear, Paulina García, Theo Taplitz, and Michael Barbieri at an event for Little Men (2016)
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    Top cast

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    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Brian Jardineas Brian Jardine
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Kathy Jardineas Kathy Jardine
    Paulina García
    Paulina García
    • Leonor Calvellias Leonor Calvelli
    Theo Taplitz
    Theo Taplitz
    • Jake Jardineas Jake Jardine
    John Procaccino
    John Procaccino
    • Mr. Plummeras Mr. Plummer
    Ching Valdes-Aran
    Ching Valdes-Aran
    • Pilaras Pilar
    Stan Carp
    Stan Carp
    • Sal Bartolinias Sal Bartolini
    Talia Balsam
    Talia Balsam
    • Audreyas Audrey
    Michael Barbieri
    Michael Barbieri
    • Tony Calvellias Tony Calvelli
    Stella Schnabel
    • Ninaas Nina
    Yolonda Ross
    Yolonda Ross
    • Arkadinaas Arkadina
    Leah C. Gardiner
    Leah C. Gardiner
    • Directoras Director
    Maliq Johnson
    Maliq Johnson
    • Umaras Umar
    Anthony A. Flamminio
    Anthony A. Flamminio
    • Joeyas Joey
    • (as Anthony Angelo Flamminio)
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Hernánas Hernán
    Mauricio Bustamante
    Mauricio Bustamante
    • Acting Teacheras Acting Teacher
    Madison Wright
    Madison Wright
    • Juliaas Julia
    Derek Johnson
    • Lukeas Luke
    • Director
      • Ira Sachs
    • Writers
      • Mauricio Zacharias
      • Ira Sachs
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    Storyline

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    Despite dissimilarities, two middle-school boys from one-child households (Jake and Tony) form a natural friendship when Jake moves with family into his recently deceased grandfather's Brooklyn apartment above the dress shop business of Tony's mother. Extrovert Tony plays soccer, desires to become an actor (like Jake's father) and is sociable, while introvert Jake likes to draw, build his portfolio and be somewhat reclusive. Their best friend status is challenged by Jake's parents inheriting ownership of the building where Tony's mother runs her dress business, asking for three times the rent she previously paid within the upscaling neighborhood. The boys retaliate with silence, but it will likely not be enough. —statmanjeff
    • best friend
    • father son relationship
    • gentrification
    • eviction
    • teenage boy with a ponytail
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    • Taglines
      • Be on each other's side.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for thematic elements, smoking and some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Barbieri was accepted at New York's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts after the film premiered.
    • Goofs
      The film is supposed to be actual but Angola is a nation since November,11 1975, not a Portuguese Colony.
    • Quotes

      Tony Calvelli: [describing his father's infrequent returns home] We seem like a normal family, and then - boom - they start fighting about something stupid, like always, and... I realize it's better when he's not around.

    • Soundtracks
      Dulce Sueño
      Written by Jose Lozano

      Performed by Mongo Santamaria (as Mongo Santamaria)

      Courtesy of Fantasy Records

      By Arrangement of Concord Music Group, Inc.

    User reviews49

    Review
    Top review
    A bore
    This film tells the story of a boy who moves to a new place after his grandfather died. He befriends the neighbour and is very happy with his life, but grown up troubles get in the way, as his parents get into a rental dispute with the neighbour boy's mother.

    I thought "Little Men" would be sweet and touching, but unfortunately I was not. The title may suggest that the film is the reality through the youngsters eyes, but the story is really viewed from a third perspective. The pace is slow, and not much really happens. I find Greg Kinnear's character indecisive and unassertive, as he does not deal with the rental problem quickly. It is as if the whole story is unnecessary because it would not have happened if he dealt with the rental problem quickly. I was bored by the film, and was disappointed.
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    • Gordon-11
    • Sep 24, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 2017 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Greece
      • Brazil
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Thank You for Being Honest
    • Filming locations
      • Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Race Point Films
      • Faliro House Productions
      • Charlie Guidance Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $702,537
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,368
      • Aug 7, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,008,649
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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