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Movie

Little Children

2006R2h 17m7.1 / 10

The lives of two lovelorn spouses from separate marriages, a registered sex offender, and a disgraced ex-police officer intersect as they struggle to resist their vulnerabilities and temptations.

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Synopsis

The lives of two lovelorn spouses from separate marriages, a registered sex offender, and a disgraced ex-police officer intersect as they struggle to resist their vulnerabilities and temptations.

Cast, crew and production details

About Little Children

Cast

Kate WinsletSarah Pierce
Patrick WilsonBrad Adamson
Jennifer ConnellyKathy Adamson
Gregg EdelmanRichard Pierce
Sadie GoldsteinLucy Pierce
Ty SimpkinsAaron Adamson
Noah EmmerichLarry Hedges
Jackie Earle HaleyRonnie J. McGorvey

Credits

Directed by
Todd Field
Written by
Todd Field, Tom Perrotta, Tom Perrotta

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$26M
Box office
$14.8M

Production

  • New Line CinemaUnited States
  • Standard Film CompanyUnited States
  • Bona Fide ProductionsUnited States

Themes

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