2014
PG
Main Street Films
1 h 32 m

2014
PG
Main Street Films
1 h 32 m

Summary Ten year-old Maxine Kuftinec lives in Greenwich Village with her overworked parents and her little sister. Max is happily ensconced at her local public school, but when the opportunity arises for her to switch to the Blackstone Academy, a prestigious uptown all-girls private school, she feels obliged to do so. Max doesn't fit in immedia...

Directed By: Evan Oppenheimer

Written By: Evan Oppenheimer

2014
PG
Main Street Films
1 h 32 m

2014
PG
Main Street Films
1 h 32 m

A Little Game

Name: A Little Game
Genre: Adventure, Family
Released: 2014-12-12
Duration: 1 min 32 s
Rating: 0
Cast: F. Murray Abraham, Ralph Macchio, Olympia Dukakis, Janeane Garofalo, Makenna Ballard

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Directed By: Evan Oppenheimer

Written By: Evan Oppenheimer

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The Hollywood Reporter

Dec 11, 2014

A Little Game is a sweetly well-intentioned effort that displays a personal stamp even while occasionally descending into mawkishness.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Dec 11, 2014

Cartoonish in its depiction of class disparities, A Little Game gains some subtlety from its performers: Mr. Abraham, an old pro, does fine work alongside Ms. Ballard, a newcomer.

By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Dec 9, 2014

A Little Game is an OK children's movie that can only be appreciated by kids, who have not yet been callused by the awfulness of both chess metaphors and the old ladies in films who are always spouting gauzy generalities about the magic of life.

By Chris Packham FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Michael Mailer Films, A Little Game, Black Sand Pictures, Tall Pines Entertainment

Release Date Dec 12, 2014

Duration 1 h 32 m

Rating PG

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Tagline Believe you can win.

Website http://www.alittlegame.com/

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Awards

International Family Film Festival

• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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Top Cast

F. Murray Abraham

Norman Wallach

Ralph Macchio

Tom Kuftinec

Olympia Dukakis

YaYa

Janeane Garofalo

Sarah Kuftinec

Makenna Ballard

Max Kuftinec

Fatima Ptacek

Isabella Diaz

Oona Laurence

Becky Langer

Rachel Dratch

Aunt Diane

Fina Strazza

Jez Kuftinec

Gabriel Rush

Jaden

Franklin Ojeda Smith

Mel

Janelle Anne Robinson

Blackstone Teacher

Kimberly Quinn

Laura Langer

Jerome Rudes

Obstetrician

Frank Pando

Mounted Officer

Raymond Chu

Pseudo Jeremy Lin

Tovah Feldshuh

Blackstone Head of School

Terrence Gray

Mr. Eckhard

Greg Keller

Waiter in Greek cafe

Allyson Morgan

Ms Winter

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