The Little Things is a 2021 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto. Directed by John Lee Hancock, the film is set in 1990s Los Angeles and follows two detectives looking for a serial killer.
Like all good crime thrillers, The Little Things investigates more than just a murder. As Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon (Denzel Washington) probes further into the case, layers of trauma from his past are revealed and eventually collide with the case at hand.
The movie premiered in theaters and HBO Max in January 2021. While it’s not still in theaters, it is still available to stream on HBO Max.
What streaming services have The Little Things?
The only streaming service that offers The Little Things for free (with a basic subscription) is HBO Max. You can also watch the movie if you have HBO Max as an add-on with Hulu.
If you’re not interested in getting a subscription for any of these streaming services, you can purchase The Little Things on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube. There’s currently no streaming service option for renting The Little Things.
Streaming services that offer The Little Things
| HBO Max | Hulu (with HBO Max add-on) | Apple TV | Amazon Prime Video | Google Play Movie | |
| Base Price per Month | $9.99 | $14.99 | Not included in Apple TV+ membership — You can purchase the movie for $19.99 | Not included in Prime membership — You can purchase the movie for $19.99 | N/A — You can purchase the movie for $19.99 |
| Live TV? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Original Content? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| # of Simultaneous Streams | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
If you don’t have any streaming subscriptions, the cheapest way to watch The Little Things is to subscribe to HBO Max or Hulu with an HBO Max add-on — even if you plan to cancel right after watching the movie. Both services cost $14.99 per month, which is less expensive than buying the movie on Apple TV, Google Play, or Amazon Prime. Plus, you’ll also have access to tons of other movies and shows while your subscription is active.
Unfortunately, while The Little Things is available for purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV, subscribing to either streaming service won’t give you free access to the movie. It’s only available for purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Can you watch The Little Things for free?
There’s no way to stream The Little Things entirely for free. But if you already have an HBO Max subscription, streaming the Little Things won’t cost you anything on top of what you already pay for your subscription. The same is true for Hulu with an HBO Max add-on. Without access to HBO, your only option is purchasing the movie.
What is The Little Things about?
The Little Things is a suspenseful mystery centered around the investigation of a serial killer in 1990s Los Angeles. Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon (Denzel Washington) is sent to a neighboring Los Angeles county to help collect evidence from a murder. When he arrives, he notices disturbing similarities between the murder and a cold case that he investigated years prior.
As more murders occur over the next few days, Deacon decides to assist lead detective Jimmy Baxter (Rami Malek) in hunting for the serial killer. Tension builds as the two become entangled in the case and more details about Deacon’s haunting past are revealed. As the current case becomes increasingly similar to the one that’s been haunting Deacon for years, the viewer wonders if history is doomed to repeat itself or if closure will ever be achieved.
Though The Little Things nearly doubled its projected box office earnings for opening weekend, it received average reviews from critics and everyday viewers. If you’re a devoted fan of neo-noir crime thrillers, The Little Things will likely deliver what you’re looking for.
Upcoming sequels for The Little Things
Currently, there are no announced plans for a sequel to The Little Things. However, the film’s ending leaves room for interpretation and potentially a follow-up movie.
Best way to watch The Little Things
The best way to watch The Little Things is on HBO Max. Though several other services allow you to purchase the movie for $19.99, you can enjoy The Little Things (plus hundreds of other titles) on HBO max for just $14.99/month. When you finish with The Little Things, we suggest staying on HBO Max and watching True Detective, a crime procedural series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
