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The Little Things 2021
Crime thrillerNeo-noirPsychological thriller
A 2021 American neo-noir psychological crime thriller film, The Little Things is directed, written, and co-produced by John Lee Hancock, with co-production involvement from Mark Johnson. The story unfolds in early 1990s Los Angeles, where two detectives (Denzel Washington and Rami Malek) examine a series of murders that eventually point toward an unusual loner (Jared Leto).
Development for the film started in 1993, when Hancock authored the initial screenplay version. Multiple directors and actors were linked to the project over time, but it remained stuck in development. In 2019, the project was revived with Hancock confirmed as director, alongside Malek, Leto, and Washington cast in leading roles. Principal filming commenced in Los Angeles on September 2, 2019 and concluded in December 2019.
The Little Things premiered in the United States on January 29, 2021 through Warner Bros. Pictures, showing in theaters and streaming simultaneously on HBO Max for a month. Critics offered mixed feedback, applauding the acting while faulting the screenplay. The movie earned $30.8 million globally, against its $30 million budget. Leto’s performance earned him Golden Globe and SAG Award nods for Best Supporting Actor.
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Cast
- Denzel WashingtonJoe "Deke" Deacon of the KCSO
- Rami MalekJames "Jimmy" Baxter of the LASD
- Jared LetoAlbert Sparma
- Chris BauerDetective Sal Rizoli
- Michael HyattFlo Dunigan
- Terry KinneyLASD Captain Carl Farris
- Natalie MoralesDetective Jamie Estrada
- Isabel ArraizaAna Baxter
- Joris JarskyDetective Sergeant Rogers
- Glenn MorshowerKCSO Captain Henry Davis
Crew
- Director
- John Lee Hancock
- Writer
- John Lee Hancock
- Producer
- Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock
- Cinematography
- John Schwartzman
- Editing
- Robert Frazen
- Music
- Thomas Newman
Details
- Production
- Gran Via Productions
- Distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (United States)
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $30.8 million
