Small Things like These
Movie Details:
| Based on | Small Things like These (2021 novel)by Claire Keegan |
| Countries | Ireland, Belgium |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical, Drama |
| Release date | 15 February 2024 (Berlinale) 1 November 2024 (Ireland and United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 1hr 38min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Emily Watson, Clare Dunne |
| Directed by | Tim Mielants |
| Screenplay by | Enda Walsh |
| Produced by | Cillian Murphy, Alan Moloney, Matt Damon, Drew Vinton, Jeff Robinov |
| Cinematography by | Frank van den Eeden |
| Edited by | Alain Dessauvage |
| Music by | Senjan Jansen |
| Casting By | Maureen Hughes |
| Production Design by | Paki Smith |
| Art Direction by | Irene O’Brien |
| Costume Design by | Alison McCosh |
| Production Companies | Artists Equity Big Things Films |
| Distributor | Lionsgate (Ireland and United Kingdom) |
Cast & Characters:
- Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong
- Louis Kirwan as Young Bill Furlong
- Eileen Walsh as Eileen Furlong
- Michelle Fairley as Mrs. Wilson
- Emily Watson as Sr. Mary
- Clare Dunne as Sr. Carmel
- Helen Behan as Mrs. Kehoe
- Liadan Dunlea as Kathleen Furlong
- Patrick Ryan as Pat
- Peter Claffey as Barry
- Ian O’Reilly as Pj
- Zara Devlin as Sarah Redmond
- Sarah Morris as Sarah’s Mother
- Cillian O’Gairbhi as Sarah’s Father
- Tadhg Moloney as Diarmuid Sinnott
- Giulia Doherty as Joan Furlong
- Rachel Lynch as Sheila Furlong
- Aoife Gaffney as Grace Furlong
- Faye Brazil as Loretta Furlong
- Agnes O’Casey as Sarah Furlong
- Mark McKenna as Younger Ned
- Joanne Crawford as Norma Sinnott
- Aidan O’Hare as Mick Sinnott
- Ryan Waters as Young Boy Drinking Milk
- Máire Ní Ghráinne as Sr. Anne
- Patricia Twomey as Sr. Frances
- Abby Fitz as Lisa
- Amy De Bhrún as Emma
- Vega Farrelly as Little Girl with Emma
- Clare Monnelly as Niamh
- Helen Gregg as Kate
- Hugh McAllister as Barber
- Ella Cannon as Laundry Girl
- Tom Leavey as Pub Goer
- John McCarthy as Father with Boy
Storyline:
In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.
About Small Things like These Movie:
Small Things Like These is adapted by Enda Walsh from Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel.
In March 2023, it was announced that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon would produce the film through Artists Equity, with Damon producing alongside Drew Vinton and Jeff Robinov, and Affleck serving as executive producer with Kevin Halloran and Michael Joe. Cillian Murphy was cast in the lead role and co-produced the film with Alan Moloney under their production company Big Things Films. The cast also includes Ciarán Hinds and Emily Watson. Tim Mielants directed the film from Walsh’s script, with funding from Screen Ireland and co-production by Wilder Content in Belgium.
Filming locations were scouted in New Ross, County Wexford, in late 2022 and early 2023. Principal photography began in March 2023 in County Wicklow and lasted four weeks.
The film premiered on February 15, 2024, at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. In June 2024, Lionsgate acquired distribution rights for North America, the UK, and Ireland, collaborating with Roadside Attractions for the U.S. release. It was released in Ireland and the UK on November 1, 2024, followed by the U.S. release on November 8.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | N/A |
| Opening Day | TBA |
| Domestic Collection | TBA |
| International Collection | TBA |
| Worldwide Collection | $3,779,772 |