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The Little Hours

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
24K
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POPULARITY
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John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen, Molly Shannon, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, and Aubrey Plaza in The Little Hours (2017)
Medieval nuns Alessandra (Alison Brie), Fernanda (Aubrey Plaza), and Ginevra (Kate Micucci) lead a simple life in their convent. Their days are spent chafing at monastic routine, spying on one another, and berating the estate's day laborer. After a particularly vicious insult session drives the peasant away, Father Tommasso (John C. Reilly) brings on new hired hand Massetto (Dave Franco), a virile young servant forced into hiding by his angry lord. Introduced to the sisters as a deaf-mute to discourage temptation, Massetto struggles to maintain his cover as the repressed nunnery erupts in a whirlwind of pansexual horniness, substance abuse, and wicked revelry.
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In the Middle Ages, a young servant fleeing from his master takes refuge at a convent full of emotionally unstable nuns. Introduced as a deaf mute man, he must fight to hold his cover as the... Read allIn the Middle Ages, a young servant fleeing from his master takes refuge at a convent full of emotionally unstable nuns. Introduced as a deaf mute man, he must fight to hold his cover as the nuns try to resist temptation.In the Middle Ages, a young servant fleeing from his master takes refuge at a convent full of emotionally unstable nuns. Introduced as a deaf mute man, he must fight to hold his cover as the nuns try to resist temptation.

  • Director
    • Jeff Baena
  • Writers
    • Giovanni Boccaccio
    • Jeff Baena
  • Stars
    • Alison Brie
    • Dave Franco
    • Kate Micucci
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,522
    244
    • Director
      • Jeff Baena
    • Writers
      • Giovanni Boccaccio
      • Jeff Baena
    • Stars
      • Alison Brie
      • Dave Franco
      • Kate Micucci
    • 143User reviews
    • 101Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos4

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    'The Little Hours' Director Jeff Baena Talks Challenges of Filming Overseas
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    14th Century Nuns Get Frisky in 'The Little Hours'
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    Photos73

    John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen, Molly Shannon, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, and Aubrey Plaza in The Little Hours (2017)
    Alison Brie, Kate Micucci, and Aubrey Plaza in The Little Hours (2017)
    Dave Franco and Aubrey Plaza in The Little Hours (2017)
    John C. Reilly in The Little Hours (2017)
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    Molly Shannon in The Little Hours (2017)
    Alison Brie and Dave Franco at an event for The Little Hours (2017)
    Fred Armisen, Jeff Baena, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, and Aubrey Plaza at an event for The Little Hours (2017)
    Trevor Groth, Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon, Lauren Weedman, Adam Pally, Jeff Baena, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, Jon Gabrus, and Jemima Kirke at an event for The Little Hours (2017)
    Lauren Weedman, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, and Jenny Slate at an event for The Little Hours (2017)
    John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen, Molly Shannon, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, and Aubrey Plaza in The Little Hours (2017)
    Alison Brie, Kate Micucci, and Aubrey Plaza in The Little Hours (2017)

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    Alison Brie
    Alison Brie
    • Alessandra
    Dave Franco
    Dave Franco
    • Massetto
    Kate Micucci
    Kate Micucci
    • Sister Ginevra
    Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza
    • Fernanda
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Father Tommasso
    Molly Shannon
    Molly Shannon
    • Sister Maria
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Bishop Bartolomeo
    Jemima Kirke
    Jemima Kirke
    • Marta
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Bruno
    Lauren Weedman
    Lauren Weedman
    • Francesca
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Ilario
    Adam Pally
    Adam Pally
    • Guard Paolo
    Paul Weitz
    Paul Weitz
    • Lurco
    Jon Gabrus
    Jon Gabrus
    • Guard Gregorio
    Rolando Abbarchi
    • Old Man Priest
    Teresa Marini
    • Viola
    Dina Lenzi
    • Ederly Nun
    Maria Irene Vetrano
    • Nun
    • Director
      • Jeff Baena
    • Writers
      • Giovanni Boccaccio
      • Jeff Baena
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Writer and director Jeff Baena only wrote a detailed outline for the film, which was loosely based on "The Decameron". The cast improvised their dialogue.
    • Quotes

      Massetto: [Warning. Potential Spoilers Ahead] Here are my sins. I have slept with another man's wife. He's a nobleman, and he is my master.

      Father Tommasso: Well, that's adultery.

      Massetto: I know.

      Father Tommasso: It's a very serious sin.

      Massetto: Sometimes... she would place her mouth around my sex.

      Father Tommasso: Well, that's sodomy. It's also a serious sin.

      Massetto: Is it also considered sodomy if... if I placed my mouth on her sex while... she simultaneously had... had her mouth around mine?

      Father Tommasso: Why would you do that?

      Massetto: Because, she... she liked it.

      Father Tommasso: Oh. Well, yes, that's also sodomy.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Aubrey Plaza/Demetrius Shipp Jr./Joe Bonamassa (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      A Poste Masse
      Performed by La Reverdie

      Courtesy of Arcana Records

    User reviews143

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    7/10
    Hilarious Exaggerrated Exploration of 14th Century Religion
    The Little Hours is a hilarious and ribald romp involving nuns, priests, laborers and hypocrisy. Though it takes place in the 14th century and features era-appropriate setting and attire, the dialogue and behavior are decidedly modern.

    To open the film, three nuns at a convent diligently attend to their daily chores-an innocent beginning. When a polite handyman merely says hello, one of the nuns, Fernanda, lambasts him, "you f***ing pervert! Don't look at us!" Clearly the unhinged member of the group, Fernanda is played wonderfully by Aubrey Plaza, who seems to have a knack for this sort of thing.

    The other two nuns, Alessandra (Alison Brie) and Genevra (Kate Micucci), also deal with their own demons, though without the same raging outbursts. All of them are sexually repressed and desperate for attention, so when a handsome laborer (Dave Franco) shows up, they all aggressively pursue him in their own way.

    The introduction of a man into an all-female environment calls to mind themes of The Beguiled. The women compete for his attention, throwing themselves lustily at the poor fella, who is only here because he had to flea his prior post for sneaking around with the owner's wife. He wants to avoid similar trouble here but can only resist for so long.

    The plot could easily read as a tragedy if a few tweaks were made. It's an illustration of how fine the line can be between comedy and deep drama.

    But, of course, no one would mistake this for a drama. The actors make sure of that. Plaza's ruthless, domineering presence intimidates fellow characters and amuses viewers, who are safe from her wrath. Micucci masterfully plays the smarmy beta, fearful and uncertain of everything. When she finally cuts loose, she's a tornado of libido. Her knack for physical comedy and facial contortions make her the comedy standout of the film. And John C. Reilly's drunken, blubbering priest listens carefully to confessions and gives sage advice but is hiding depravity of his own.

    As the plot dives deeper and deeper into exaggerated hypocrisy, it becomes funnier and funnier. The bold and self-assured delivery of its barbs at religion is a clear acknowledgement that it smirks at those who may find the material offensive.

    With less capable direction, this movie could have sputtered halfway through. It operates mostly on the strength of one joke, so competent hands at the reigns were necessary to maintain the momentum.

    The messages are complex and heavy, but the film approaches with a light touch. It remains hilarious throughout, no matter how ridiculous the events unfolding become.

    Loosen up and enjoy this one. It's a riot.
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    • Jun 18, 2018

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Маленькі години
    • Filming locations
      • Tuscany, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Gunpowder & Sky
      • StarStream Media
      • Bow and Arrow Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,647,175
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $56,676
      • Jul 2, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,647,175
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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