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Little Manhattan (2005)

โ€œNothing's as big as your first love.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 785 votes 1h 30m pg ComedyRomance

#33 of 184 films from 2005 #588 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mark Levin ยท Written by Jennifer Flackett

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Overview

Ten-year-old Gabe Burton is just an average kid growing up in Manhattan until Rosemary Telesco walks into his karate class. But before Gabe can tell Rosemary how he feels, she reveals that she won't be going to public school any more. Gabe has a lot more to learn about life, love, and girls.

Cast

Josh Hutchersonas Gabe
Charlie Rayas Rosemary
Bradley Whitfordas Adam
Cynthia Nixonas Leslie
Willie Garsonas Ralph
J. Kyle Manzayas Master Coles
Josh Paisas Ronny
John Dossettas Mickey Telesco
Talia Balsamas Jackie Telesco
Jonah Meyersonas Sam
Tonye Patanoas Birdie
Connor Hutchersonas Boy Who Throws Up
Mike Chaturantabutas Himself
Timothy Adamsas TV Cowboy

Facts

Release dateSeptember 26, 2005
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) โ€” shorter as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$385,373
Box office$1,117,920 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0412922

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Questions

How long is Little Manhattan?
Little Manhattan runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is Little Manhattan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 785 votes, which places it #33 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 83%) and #588 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Little Manhattan?
Little Manhattan was directed by Mark Levin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nim's Island (2008).
Who stars in Little Manhattan?
Josh Hutcherson as Gabe; Charlie Ray as Rosemary; Bradley Whitford as Adam; Cynthia Nixon as Leslie; Willie Garson as Ralph; J. Kyle Manzay as Master Coles.
What is Little Manhattan rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Little Manhattan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24964.

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