Little Manhattan

2005, Comedy/Kids & family, 1h 30m

31 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Little Manhattan is a sweet story of young love that provides an enlightening if pragmatic view on love and courtship. Read critic reviews

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Little Manhattan Photos

Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) eyes a nervous Rosemary (Charlie Ray) during their first evening out together in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

A young boy (Josh Hutcherson) finds first love with his classmate (Charlie Ray), in LITTLE MANHATTAN

Ralph the doorman (Willie Garson, left) approves of the budding first love between Rosemary (Charlie Ray) and Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) and Rosemary (Charlie Ray) explore the ups and downs of first love in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) and Rosemary (Charlie Ray) explore the ups and downs of first love in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

Even a New York subway provides a romantic backdrop for Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) and Rosemary (Charlie Ray) in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

A young boy (Josh Hutcherson) finds first love with his classmate (Charlie Ray), in LITTLE MANHATTAN

Rosemary (Charlie Ray) and Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) are dressed to the nines for a night out in New York City in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) and Rosemary (Charlie Ray) explore the wonders of first love in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

Gabe (Josh Hutcherson, right) pays close attention to his mother's (Cynthia Nixon) instructions, as Rosemary (Charlie Ray) looks on in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

Rosemary (Charlie Ray) and Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) take in the wonders of the most romantic city in the world - New York - on a scooter, in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

Cynthia Nixon stars as Leslie in LITTLE MANHATTAN.

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Movie Info

Gabe (Josh Hutcherson), a sixth grader, is partnered with Rosemary (Charlie Ray) in his karate class. Though he's known her a long time, Rosemary suddenly becomes his first crush. At home, Gabe's unhappy parents, Adam (Bradley Whitford) and Leslie (Cynthia Nixon), are waiting for their divorce to be finalized. Gabe and Rosemary begin dating, but when he realizes she'll be going away to camp soon, he panics. His attempts to permanently win her over backfire, leaving him confused and miserable.

Rating:

PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Language|Brief Action)
Genre:

Comedy, Kids & family, Romance
Original Language:

English
Director:

Mark Levin
Producer:

Gavin Polone
Writer:

Mark Levin
Release Date (Streaming):

Apr 4, 2006
Box Office (Gross USA):

$384.9K
Runtime:

1h 30m

Cast & Crew

Josh Hutcherson
Gabe Burton

Bradley Whitford
Adam Burton

Cynthia Nixon
Leslie

Charlie Ray
Rosemary

Willie Garson
Ralph

Paul Borghese
the Italian Butcher

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Critic Reviews for Little Manhattan

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Full Review… Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times

Full Review… Lou Lumenick New York Post

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Full Review… Lisa Rose Newark Star-Ledger

Full Review… Jami Bernard New York Daily News

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Full Review… Heather Boerner Common Sense Media

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