Small Things Like These
“If you want to get on in life, there’s things you have to ignore so you can keep on.”
Synopsis
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-17
Top Cast
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Cillian Murphy
Bill Furlong
Emily Watson
Sister Mary
Michelle Fairley
Mrs. Wilson
Eileen Walsh
Eileen Furlong
Zara Devlin
Sarah Redmond
Clare Dunne
Sister Carmel
Helen Behan
Mrs. Kehoe
Ella Cannon
Laundry Girl
Patrick Ryan
Pat
Peter Claffey
Barry
Ian O'Reilly
Pj
Sarah Morris
Sarah's Mother
Cillian O'Gairbhi
Sarah's Father
Tadhg Moloney
Diarmuid Sinnott
Liadán Dunlea
Kathleen Furlong
Giulia Doherty
Joan Furlong
Rachel Lynch
Sheila Furlong
Aoife Gaffney
Grace Furlong
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysFilm Fest Gent
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 17, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 19, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.18x
+$9.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Mielants
- Screenplay & Story
- Enda Walsh, Claire Keegan
- Original Score
- Senjan Jansen
- Original Title
- Small Things Like These
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Artists Equity, Big Things Films, Wilder Content, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Mielants
Enda Walsh, Claire Keegan
Senjan Jansen
Frank van den Eeden
Alain Dessauvage
Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, Catherine Magee, Alan Moloney, Jeff Robinov
Department Leadership Roster
Jelmen Palsterman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Catherine Magee
Producer
Alan Moloney
Producer
Jeff Robinov
Producer
Drew Vinton
Producer
Alain Dessauvage
Editor
Frank van den Eeden
Director of Photography
Senjan Jansen
Original Music Composer
Paki Smith
Production Design
Alison McCosh
Costume Design
Tim Mielants
Director
Enda Walsh
Writer
Cillian Murphy
Producer
Matt Damon
Producer
Eimear O'Grady
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Things Like These
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What is Small Things Like These about?
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
Who directed Small Things Like These?
Small Things Like These was directed by Tim Mielants.
Who stars in Small Things Like These?
The principal cast of Small Things Like These includes Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Michelle Fairley, Eileen Walsh, Zara Devlin.
When was Small Things Like These released and how long is it?
Small Things Like These was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Small Things Like These?
Small Things Like These had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $12.5M at the worldwide box office (4.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Small Things Like These?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Small Things Like These was composed by Senjan Jansen.
Is Small Things Like These based on a book or true story?
Small Things Like These is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Claire Keegan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Small Things Like These?
Small Things Like These holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).