Little Murders
1971, English. Directed by Alan Arkin.
Funny in a new and frightening way!
A young nihilistic New Yorker copes with pervasive urban violence, obscene phone calls, rusty water pipes, electrical blackouts, paranoia, and ethnic-racial conflict during a typical summer of the 1970s.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Little Murders
Little Murders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 February 1971.
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Cast & crew
- Alan ArkinDirector
- Elliott GouldAlfred Chamberlain
- Marcia RoddPatsy Newquist
- Vincent GardeniaCarol Newquist
- Elizabeth WilsonMarge Newquist
- Jon KorkesKenny Newquist
- John RandolphMr. Chamberlain
- Doris RobertsMrs. Chamberlain
- Lou JacobiJudge Stern
- Donald SutherlandRev. Dupas
- Alan ArkinLt. Practice
- Martin KoveCheckpoint Police Officer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 February 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jules Feiffer
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What Little Murders is based on
Little Murders is adapted from a play or musical.
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Little Murders: quick answers
Is Little Murders worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Little Murders?
Little Murders runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Little Murders have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Little Murders. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Little Murders parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Little Murders is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Little Murders on?
Little Murders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 February 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Little Murders?
If you liked Little Murders, try Analyze This, Cecil B. Demented, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
Who directed Little Murders?
Little Murders (1971) was directed by Alan Arkin and stars Elliott Gould, Marcia Rodd, Vincent Gardenia.
What is Little Murders based on?
Little Murders is adapted from a play or musical.