Little Voice

Little Voice

Finding your own voice can be magic.

Directed by Mark Herman

Produced by Scala Films

199897 min6.5 / 10

A bittersweet coming-of-age story about a grieving, isolated young woman discovering her voice through music and connection, set against the gritty warmth of Northern England.

After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.

Questions people ask

  • Is Little Voice sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Little Voice violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Little Voice easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Little Voice end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Little Voice scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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43/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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