Little Murders
Funny in a new and frightening way!
1971 • 108 min • Comedy · Crime
Synopsis
A young nihilistic New Yorker copes with pervasive urban violence, obscene phone calls, rusty water pipes, electrical blackouts, paranoia, and ethnic-racial conflict during a typical summer of the 1970s.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 68 Audience · 74 · 100%
In 1970s New York City, a young woman tries to bring optimism to her apathetic, nihilistic photographer boyfriend. Their relationship unfolds amidst the city's pervasive urban decay, random violence, and a general sense of unease. It's a dark comedy about finding love and meaning in a chaotic world.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Disillusioned characters may be hard to relate to
- Scenes depict urban decay and casual violence
- Brief obscene phone calls
- Themes of paranoia and surrealism
What it models well
- Finding connection amidst chaos
- Questioning societal norms
- Persistence in relationships
Talk about it after
- How urban environments can influence people's behavior
- The difference between dark comedy and regular comedy
- The meaning of nihilism and apathy
- The challenges of starting a new family
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Little Murders. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Top billed cast
Director: Alan Arkin • Crew: Jules Feiffer
Trailers & clips
Little Murders (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.8/10 (74)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0067350
