
A Little Game
Believe You Can Win
Directed by Evan Oppenheimer
A heartfelt coming-of-age story about a grieving girl finding mentorship and resilience through chess and an unlikely friendship.
Ostracized at her posh new uptown school and shaken by the death of her beloved grandmother, a 10-year-old downtown girl finds an unlikely mentor in an irascible chess master, who uses the game to teach Max lessons in resilience, perseverance, and how to embrace inevitable change.
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Questions people ask
Is A Little Game violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does A Little Game end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is A Little Game scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is A Little Game easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is A Little Game sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like A Little Game
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Little Game
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Little Game, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Little Game, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Little Game, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































