Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- nostalgic weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film a slick, contrived but congenial family sports comedy whose underdog premise and care for its characters outweighed its formulaic slapstick.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Danny recruits rejected children with limited skills, while Becky and Junior help the Giants develop shared purpose.
Kevin rejects Becky from the Cowboys solely because she is a girl, making her fight for recognition as a football player central to the conflict.
The film emphasizes comic football mishaps, intimidating poses, unusual training, and slapstick game situations.
Brothers Danny and Kevin O'Shea coach opposing Urbania teams while their longstanding disagreement shapes the playoff challenge.
Films like Little Giants, and why
The Sandlot
family sports comedy centered on an underdog youth team and outsider camaraderie
The Bad News Bears
youth sports comedy built around misfit players, teamwork, and comic rivalry
The Mighty Ducks
nostalgic family comedy about unconventional children overcoming social expectations
Kicking & Screaming
lighthearted ensemble sports comedy featuring adult coaching and a disadvantaged team
Movie Details
- Director
- Duwayne Dunham
- Release Date
- 1994-10-14
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (491)
Cast
- Rick Moranis
- Ed O'Neill
- Devon Sawa
- Shawna Waldron
- Todd Bosley
- Michael Zwiener
- Danny Pritchett
- Troy Simmons
- Sam Horrigan
- Joey Simmrin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Little Giants about?
- Rejected young athletes build an unlikely football team and challenge a privileged local favorite in a warm, comic battle for recognition.
- What is Little Giants like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Little Giants as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Little Giants violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Little Giants as mild.
- What did critics think of Little Giants?
- Critics found the film a slick, contrived but congenial family sports comedy whose underdog premise and care for its characters outweighed its formulaic slapstick.
- Which films are like Little Giants?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sandlot, The Bad News Bears, The Mighty Ducks, and Kicking & Screaming.
- How long is Little Giants?
- Little Giants runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Little Giants?
- In United States, Little Giants is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex.
