The Little Hours

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The Little Hours

R

Released Jun 30, 2017

1h 30m

Comedy

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Medieval nuns Alessandra, Fernanda, and Ginevra lead a simple life in their convent. Their days are spent chafing at monastic routine, spying on one another, and berating the estate's day laborer. After a particularly vicious insult session drives the peasant away, Father Tommasso brings on newly hired hand Massetto, a virile young servant forced into hiding by his angry lord. Introduced to the sisters as a deaf-mute to discourage temptation, Massetto struggles to maintain his cover.

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Critics Consensus

The Little Hours gets plenty of goofy mileage out of its gifted ensemble, anchoring its ribald laughs in a period comedy with some surprisingly timely subtext.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

The momentum peters out by the end, but by then its job is already done. "The Little Hours" is good for some big laughs.

Rated: B

Jul 22, 2017

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Whether or not Baena does right by Boccaccio, he definitely does right by Aubrey Plaza, his girlfriend and indie comedy's reigning queen of mean.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 20, 2017

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Baena orchestrates events with confidence and flair, allowing his amazingly talented cast room to frolic as they all work in tandem to make the material come alive with a rebellious zeal that's ingenious.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 14, 2017

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

...deliciously satisfying (though it may be a turnoff to some)...

Dec 12, 2020

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Leigh Monson

Substream Magazine

The Little Hours is sure to offend the sensibilities of the most pious and Catholic of viewers, but this wasn't really a film made for them anyway.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 25, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A comic gem.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 14, 2020

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Lou M

Such a waste of a good cast. Boooooring. Don’t bother watching.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Nicole C

I made an account so that I could rectify the error of those who have rated this movie before me. This movie is by and far one of the best films I have ever seen and I fear its genius is lost on the masses. I love this movie. I wish I could watch this movie for the first time again. I wish I could refrain from rewatching this movie long enough to forget my favorite jokes and scenes. This movie has everything. It makes me feel things, man. It is comforting and uplifting, witty and sexy. I am certain that this movie will have a massive cult following in the next ten years and I will lead the charge. It is wonderful from beginning to end. My favorite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/21/24

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Karen L

It was surprisingly awful. Anyone with a shred of faith will be very offended. These people should be ashamed....😤😞

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Jim P

An endearing period love story. Probably what it was like for those poor nuns.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/24

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Alec B

An uproarious sex farce filled with truly hilarious performances.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Celeste L

sarcastic, sassy, sly take on life in a convent in 14c italy... where a peasant whose cuckolded his nobleman's wife escapes and pretends to be a deaf mute. hilarious-ness and much sinning ensues. dryly funny performance from aubrey plaza and john reilly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Synopsis

Medieval nuns Alessandra, Fernanda, and Ginevra lead a simple life in their convent. Their days are spent chafing at monastic routine, spying on one another, and berating the estate's day laborer. After a particularly vicious insult session drives the peasant away, Father Tommasso brings on newly hired hand Massetto, a virile young servant forced into hiding by his angry lord. Introduced to the sisters as a deaf-mute to discourage temptation, Massetto struggles to maintain his cover.

Director: Jeff Baena
Producer: Liz Destro, Aubrey Plaza
Screenwriter: Jeff Baena
Distributor: Gunpowder & Sky
Production Co: Bow and Arrow Entertainment, Destro Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.6M
Runtime: 1h 30m

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