The Little Things

The Little Things

2021 · 128 min · EN · R · 6.3 (2,158 votes)
Dir. John Lee Hancock · Starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto, Chris Bauer, Michael Hyatt, Terry Kinney · Music Thomas Newman

Some things never let us go.

CrimeDramaThriller

Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.

VIBE

This film offers a gritty, somber dive into a tense cat-and-mouse game. It's an atmospheric crime thriller steeped in moral ambiguity and the heavy weight of past regrets. The steady pacing allows for a deep exploration of obsession and the dark corners of detective work, feeling like a classic, character-driven neo-noir.

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