Little Big Man
Either the most neglected hero in history or a liar of insane proportion!
Directed by Arthur Penn
Produced by Cinema Center Films, Stockbridge-Hiller Productions
A sprawling, darkly comic revisionist Western that uses an unreliable narrator's tall tale to interrogate American mythology and the violence of westward expansion.
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
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Is Little Big Man one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.
Is Little Big Man violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Little Big Man sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Little Big Man easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Little Big Man end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Little Big Man scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Little Big Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Little Big Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Little Big Man, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Little Big Man, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Little Big Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
