| Little Children | |
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| 3 Nominations | |
| Year | 2006 |
| Director | Todd Field |
| Writer | Todd Field, Tom Perrotta |
| Starring | Kate Winslet, Jennifer Connelly, Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley |
| 79th Academy Awards | |
Little Children is a 2006 American drama film directed by Todd Field. It is based on the novel of the same name by Tom Perrotta, who along with Field wrote the screenplay. It stars Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley, Noah Emmerich, Gregg Edelman, Phyllis Somerville and Will Lyman.
Nominations
- Best Actress — Kate Winslet
- Best Adapted Screenplay — Todd Field, Tom Perrotta
- Best Supporting Actor — Jackie Earle Haley
Plot[]
Sarah's in a loveless marriage to an advertising executive, long days with her young daughter at the park and the pool, wanting more. Brad is an immature househusband, married to a flinty documentary filmmaker. Ronnie is just out of prison - two years for indecent exposure to a minor - living with his elderly mother, May; Larry is a retired cop, fixated on driving Ronnie away. Sarah and Brad connect, a respite of adult companionship at the pool. Ronnie and Larry have their demons. Brad should be studying for the bar; Larry misses his job; Ronnie's mom thinks he needs a girlfriend. Sarah longs to refuse to be trapped in an unhappy life.
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