The Little Things (2021)
Two detectives hunt a serial killer in Los Angeles, unearthing a past case that threatens to consume them.
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.
How intense is The Little Things?
The Little Things is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Little Things feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmospherictense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Little Things
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Little Things for you?
Is The Little Things scary?
Only a little. The Little Things has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Little Things gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Little Things sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Little Things OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Little Things?
The Little Things runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream The Little Things?
The Little Things is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Little Things have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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