A Little Game
“Believe You Can Win”
Synopsis
Ostracized at her posh new uptown school and shaken by the death of her beloved grandmother, a 10-year-old downtown girl finds an unlikely mentor in an irascible chess master, who uses the game to teach Max lessons in resilience, perseverance, and how to embrace inevitable change.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A LITTLE GAME Trailer | TIFF Kids 2015
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-04
Top Cast
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Ralph Macchio
Tom Kuftinec
Janeane Garofalo
Sarah Kuftinec
F. Murray Abraham
Norman Wallach
Fatima Ptacek
Isabella Diaz
Kimberly Quinn
Laura Langer
Rachel Dratch
Aunt Diane
Olympia Dukakis
Yaya
Tovah Feldshuh
Blackstone Head of School
Oona Laurence
Becky Langer
Makenna Ballard
Max Kuftinec
Fina Strazza
Jez Kuftinec
Gabriel Rush
Jaden
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evan Oppenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Oppenheimer
- Original Title
- A Little Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evan Oppenheimer
Evan Oppenheimer
Michael Mailer
Department Leadership Roster
Evan Oppenheimer
Director
Evan Oppenheimer
Screenplay
Michael Mailer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Little Game
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What is A Little Game about?
Ostracized at her posh new uptown school and shaken by the death of her beloved grandmother, a 10-year-old downtown girl finds an unlikely mentor in an irascible chess master, who uses the game to teach Max lessons in resilience, perseverance, and how to embrace inevitable change.
Who directed A Little Game?
A Little Game was directed by Evan Oppenheimer.
Who stars in A Little Game?
The principal cast of A Little Game includes Ralph Macchio, Janeane Garofalo, F. Murray Abraham, Fatima Ptacek, Kimberly Quinn.
When was A Little Game released and how long is it?
A Little Game was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Little Game?
A Little Game holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).