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Small Things Like These (2024)

“If you want to get on in life, there’s things you have to ignore so you can keep on.”

6.7/10 · 606 votes 1h 39m pg-13 Drama

#93 of 177 films from 2024 #2451 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Tim Mielants · Written by Enda Walsh

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Overview

In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.

Cast

Cillian Murphyas Bill Furlong
Emily Watsonas Sister Mary
Eileen Walshas Eileen Furlong
Ciarán Hinds
Clare Dunneas Sister Carmel
Zara Devlinas Sarah Redmond
Michelle Fairleyas Mrs. Wilson
Helen Behanas Mrs. Kehoe
Ella Cannonas Laundry Girl
Patrick Ryanas Pat
Peter Claffeyas Barry
Ian O'Reillyas Pj
Sarah Morrisas Sarah's Mother
Cillian O'Gairbhias Sarah's Father

Facts

Release dateNovember 1, 2024
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — shorter as the 2024 average of 112 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$12,534,032 (4.2× budget)
IMDbtt27196021

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Questions

How long is Small Things Like These?
Small Things Like These runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Small Things Like These worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 606 votes, which places it #93 of 177 films released in 2024 in this index (top 48%) and #2451 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Small Things Like These?
Small Things Like These was directed by Tim Mielants.
Who stars in Small Things Like These?
Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong; Emily Watson as Sister Mary; Eileen Walsh as Eileen Furlong; Ciarán Hinds; Clare Dunne as Sister Carmel; Zara Devlin as Sarah Redmond.
What is Small Things Like These rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Small Things Like These?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24835.

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