# Little Manhattan (2005)

> A tender Manhattan childhood romance finds ten-year-old Gabe navigating first love, jealousy, karate, and his parents’ divorce.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10014

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Mark Levin
- Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Charlie Ray, Bradley Whitford, Cynthia Nixon, Willie Garson, J. Kyle Manzay, Josh Pais, John Dossett
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412922/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sweet, witty, warm, family movie night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A charming tale of first love unfolds in the heart of Manhattan, where childhood memories collide with new emotions.

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