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Little Big Man

1970 · 139 min

A sweeping, bittersweet picaresque that blends absurd comedy with tragic history, leaving a lingering sense of loss and resilience.

Tagline: Either the most neglected hero in history or a liar of insane proportion!
Overview: Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
How it feels: Satirical, melancholic, absurd and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, race, violence, survival
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
race
violence
survival
family
Places: wilderness
small town
road trip
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild