Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- uplifting
- lazy sunday
- friends night
What critics said
Critics found the film uneven and predictable but broadly agreeable, with its big-hearted body-swap story elevated by a well-matched cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jordan Sanders is transformed into her younger self when adult pressures and selfish behavior reach a crisis point.
Jordan is a demanding business owner whose authority and relationship with her assistant are disrupted by the transformation.
The body-switch premise makes Jordan experience dependence, vulnerability, and the consequences of bullying and neglect.
Jordan's identity as a black businesswoman and the film's central female friendships shape its workplace and self-improvement story.
Films like Little, and why
13 Going on 30
shares the body-swap comedy premise, fish-out-of-water humor, and lessons about adulthood and empathy
The Hot Chick
shares a fantasy transformation, workplace comedy, female friendship, and personal growth themes
Freaky Friday
shares a youthful fantasy premise, family-friendly comedy, and an emotionally instructive journey toward maturity
Movie Details
- Director
- Tina Gordon
- Release Date
- 2019-04-04
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (764)
Cast
- Regina Hall
- Issa Rae
- Marsai Martin
- Tone Bell
- Mikey Day
- JD McCrary
- Marc Hawes
- Thalia Tran
- Tucker Meek
- Luke James
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 about?
- A ruthless business owner gets a second chance at growing up when a mysterious transformation turns her into her younger self.
- What is Little like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Little as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Little violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Little.
- What did critics think of Little?
- Critics found the film uneven and predictable but broadly agreeable, with its big-hearted body-swap story elevated by a well-matched cast.
- Which films are like Little?
- Films with a similar feel include 13 Going on 30, The Hot Chick, and Freaky Friday.
- How long is Little?
- Little runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Little?
- In United States, Little streams on YouTube TV.
