Little Big Man
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Little Big Man

Best from age 13 · PG · 1970 · 139 min

Little Big Man

Jack Crabb, a white man raised by Cheyenne, recounts his extraordinary life story. He navigates between cultures, experiencing both the harsh realities of frontier life and the warmth of his adoptive family, culminating in a clash with General Custer.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Strong

6/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

4/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Depictions of frontier violence and battles
  • Some mature themes, including prostitution
  • Historical injustices shown on screen

Models well

  • Cultural understanding and respect
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Family bonds and loyalty

Talk about it after

  • The historical treatment of Native Americans
  • Different perspectives on courage and warfare
  • The complexities of identity when living in multiple cultures
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Cast & crew

Little Big Man (1970) trailer

Little Big Man - "You Go Down There"