Little
Little

Movie spotlight

Little

2019
Movie
108 min
English

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her 13-year-old self right before a do-or-die presentation. Her beleaguered assistant April is the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body, just as everything is on the line.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users85%
Director: Tina GordonGenres: Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Jordan Sanders, a demanding and successful tech mogul, wakes up one morning as her 13-year-old self. She must navigate the challenges of her past and present, learning valuable lessons about life and her own behavior. With the help of her overworked assistant, April, and a childhood friend, Sterling, Jordan attempts to relive her youth and fix the mistakes that made her a tyrannical boss. Ultimately, she must learn to appreciate what she has and how to treat others with kindness to return to her adult form.

Critical Reception

Little received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its premise and Regina Hall's performance but found the execution to be somewhat uneven. Audiences generally responded more positively, enjoying the comedic elements and the performance of Marsai Martin, who also served as an executive producer.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and a strong performance from Regina Hall.

  • Marsai Martin's dual role as the younger and the bossy adult Jordan was a highlight for many.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable and the humor not consistently landing.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Little,' appreciating its humor, the fresh take on the 'body-swap' trope, and the strong performances, particularly from the young Marsai Martin. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining watch.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Marsai Martin conceived the idea for 'Little' when she was 11 years old and was instrumental in developing the script and bringing the project to life, becoming one of the youngest people to executive produce a major Hollywood film.

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