---
title: "The Little Things"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-little-things-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 602269
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 128
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Little Things (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-little-things-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Little Things is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Drama, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Gran Via Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two detectives hunt a Los Angeles serial killer while buried past secrets emerge."

### Why Watch
- Compelling partnership between Deke and Baxter
- Moody Los Angeles setting
- Explores personal trauma alongside the case

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime of 2h 8m may feel lengthy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Features intense themes of serial murder and personal trauma, best for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, slow-burn, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-little-things-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Lee Hancock
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Gran Via Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Denzel Washington** as *Joe 'Deke' Deacon*
- **Rami Malek** as *Jim Baxter*
- **Jared Leto** as *Albert Sparma*
- **Chris Bauer** as *Detective Sal Rizoli*
- **Michael Hyatt** as *Flo Dunigan*
- **Terry Kinney** as *LASD Captain Carl Farris*
- **Natalie Morales** as *Detective Jamie Estrada*
- **Isabel Arraiza** as *Ana Baxter*
- **Joris Jarsky** as *Detective Sergeant Rogers*
- **Glenn Morshower** as *Captain Henry Davis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does The Little Things belong to?
It is classified as a drama, crime, and thriller film.

### Q: When was The Little Things released in the United States?
It premiered on January 29, 2021 in the US.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.

### Q: Who are the primary characters?
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon and Sgt. Jim Baxter lead the investigation.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
Two law enforcement officers hunt a serial killer in Los Angeles while the case triggers unsettling memories for Deke.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Little Things — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/602269)

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