Little Dixie
Little Dixie

Little Dixie

2023Movie105 minEnglish

Erstwhile Special Forces operative Doc Alexander is asked to broker a truce with the Mexican drug cartel in secrecy. When Oklahoma Governor Richard Jeffs celebrates the execution of a high-ranking cartel member on TV, his Chief of Staff and Doc inform him about the peace he just ended. But it’s too late, as Cuco, the cartel’s hatchet man, has set his vengeful sights on Doc’s daughter Dixie.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users73%
Director: Christopher TalbottGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Special Forces operative is pulled back into his old life when he's tasked with cleaning up a botched drug deal for a powerful oil tycoon. He must navigate a dangerous path between the criminal underworld and the law, all while trying to protect his daughter.

Critical Reception

Little Dixie received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with many pointing to its familiar crime thriller tropes and uneven pacing. While the performances of its lead actors were sometimes praised, the film struggled to distinguish itself within its genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of originality.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors shining brighter than others.
  • Despite a few tense moments, it fails to deliver a consistently engaging thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a decent, if unremarkable, crime thriller. Many viewers appreciated the action sequences and the performances of Frank Grillo and Eric Dane, though some felt the story was formulaic and lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Oklahoma, aiming to capture the distinctive atmosphere of the American South.

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I reckon Eric Dane might wish he had stayed on his last ship after his stint as Governor of Oklahoma here ends rather more abruptly than he might have expected at the hustings. He cannot resist a good old gloat when his administration sends...