Little Boy
2015 · Movie · PG-13 · 106 min · ★ 7.2 · 29% critics
During World War II, a young boy becomes determined to do whatever it takes to help bring his father home. Guided by faith, hope, and a child’s view of the world, he takes on challenges that test his courage and compassion while his community wrestles with fear, prejudice, and the cost of war.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-04-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 29/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (563 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like sentimental, faith-leaning family dramas about hope during wartime, with a nostalgic tone similar to I Can Only Imagine or Seven Pounds; Not for you if racism and bullying themes feel too upsetting.
Pros: heartfelt family bond; uplifting faith message; strong emotional pull | Cons: heavy themes; can feel preachy; touches on racism
Themes
- world war ii
- spirituality
Cast & crew
Jakob Salvati
as Pepper Flynt Busbee / Little Boy
Emily Watson
as Emma Busbee
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as Hashimoto
Michael Rapaport
as James Busbee
David Henrie
as London Busbee
Ben Chaplin
as Ben Eagle
Eduardo Verástegui
as Fr. Crispin
Ted Levine
as Sam
Ali Landry
as Ava
Abraham Benrubi
as Teacup
Directed by Alejandro Monteverde