Little Boxes movie poster

Little Boxes

April 14, 2017 1h 24m 6.1/10 (65 votes)

Originally released in 2017. Little Boxes is a comedy/drama film. directed by Rob Meyer. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Melanie Lynskey, Nelsan Ellis, and Armani Jackson

Synopsis

It's the summer before 6th grade, and Clark is the new-in-town biracial kid in a sea of white. Discovering that to be cool he needs to act 'more black,' he fumbles to meet expectations, while his urban intellectual parents Mack and Gina also strive to adjust to small-town living. Equipped for the many inherent challenges of New York, the tight-knit family are ill prepared for the drastically different set of obstacles that their new community presents, and soon find themselves struggling to understand themselves and each other in this new suburban context.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 14, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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User Rating 6.1/10 Good (65 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Related Pictures
  • Kid Noir Productions
  • Mighty Engine

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Boxes about?

It's the summer before 6th grade, and Clark is the new-in-town biracial kid in a sea of white. Discovering that to be cool he needs to act 'more black,' he fumbles to meet expectations, while his u...

Who directed Little Boxes?

Little Boxes was directed by Rob Meyer.

How long is Little Boxes?

Little Boxes has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Little Boxes released?

Little Boxes was released on April 14, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Little Boxes?

The main cast of Little Boxes includes Melanie Lynskey, Nelsan Ellis, Armani Jackson, Oona Laurence, Janeane Garofalo.