Small Things Like These Review (2024) — 82% Celluloid Score
Directed by Tim Mielants · 2024 ·
Is Small Things Like These worth watching?
Yes. Small Things Like These (2024) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Hulu
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Where to watch Small Things Like These by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | KlikFilm |
| South Korea | Netflix, TVING |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United States | Hulu |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
- Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Small Things Like These worth watching?
Yes — Small Things Like These earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Murphy’s quiet Irish drama about conscience and the Magdalene laundries — a prestige companion to his awards-era work.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Small Things Like These about?
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
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Critic Reviews
Small Things Like These Review: A Quiet Crisis of Conscience
★★★★☆
Small Things Like These is Tim Mielants's restrained Irish drama, with Cillian Murphy as a 1985 coal merchant who glimpses the cruelty of a local convent.
Yes. It is a haunting, beautifully acted drama for viewers who value quiet, morally serious cinema, though its near-silent style and slow pace will not suit all.
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Small Things Like These: frequently asked questions
Is Small Things Like These worth watching?
Yes. Small Things Like These (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Small Things Like These?
In the United States, Small Things Like These streams on Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Small Things Like These?
Small Things Like These runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
What is Small Things Like These rated?
Small Things Like These is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, U/A 7+ in India, M in Australia and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Small Things Like These?
Small Things Like These is directed by Tim Mielants and stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Michelle Fairley, Eileen Walsh, Zara Devlin.
What is the Metascore for Small Things Like These?
Metacritic's Metascore for Small Things Like These is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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