The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

PG-13

2021

1 hr. 39 min.

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

Drama

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The film tells the story of quick-witted teen Mark, contentedly living the same day in an endless loop whose world is turned upside-down when he meets mysterious Margaret also stuck in the time loop. Mark and Margaret form a magnetic partnership, setting out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect. What follows is a love story with a fantastical twist, as the two struggle to figure out how -- and whether -- to escape their never-ending day.

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Critics Consensus

Its characters' time-loop journey is a little bumpy and fairly familiar, but heartfelt charm and likeable leads make A Map of Tiny Perfect Things worth following.

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Leti A

It was a very interesting movie with a great story line it just left you with some unanswered questions at the end

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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a a

made an account just to rate this. it made me cry and that *never* happens to me. wholesome and sweet little love story about timeloops - i'm not normally someone to go for love stories, but this was just. so perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Tristan T

Hidden gem, doesn't get talked enough, it deals with loss and how it started with the "main character" mark and trying to realize what he did wrong trying to figure out how to fix the time loop but it ends with Margaret and how she deals with the loss of her mother and how she throughout the whole movie she talks about this 4d shape (I think? I haven't watched this movie in a while) and how in it she says "when your there you can see everything and at the end she kinda does, not the best but beautiful none the less

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Ron B

Happened to watch it a second time recently and really appreciated the message in the film on the second viewing. Both actors did a phenomenal job and their chemistry definitely works well together.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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matthias s

"The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" is a pleasant addition to the time-loop movie genre, and while it has its charms, it doesn't quite reach the heights of some of its predecessors. Kathryn Newton's performance is, as always, a highlight, bringing depth and charisma to her character. The film's focus on finding beauty in the small moments of life is commendable, and it approaches the classic time-loop plot in a new and different way, injecting a sense of wonder into the routine. However, the movie's pacing is a bit too slow for my taste, and I found myself occasionally yearning for a more dynamic narrative. Perhaps my expectations were set too high, as I hoped for a deeper exploration of the themes of acceptance of death and celebrating life. The ending, while not a complete disappointment, left me wanting a bit more closure. In the end, "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" is a charming and thoughtful film, but it falls short of being a time-loop masterpiece.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Ashley H

The plot was quite interesting, but i kind of got bored up till that point

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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Ian Samuels

Director

Kathryn Newton

Margaret

Kyle Allen

Mark

Jermaine Harris

Henry

Anna Mikami

Phoebe

Josh Hamilton

Daniel

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Eric Kohn

indieWire

In the process of merging formulas, "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" recycles the same material it seems inclined to rejuvenate, one step at a time.

Rated: C+

Feb 18, 2021

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

The characters are likeable, the actors evidence chemistry, and the romantic comedy elements are assembled effectively.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 15, 2021

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen do have some very good chemistry together, and yes they do acknowledge Groundhog Day.

Feb 13, 2021

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

It has fun and likeable characters, a cool indie soundtrack and an interesting premise that combines coming-of-age and science fiction pretty seamlessly.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

I was expecting less than this but it’s charming, delightful, and fun!

Jul 26, 2023

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Mitchell Beaupre

Awards Radar

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things doesn’t break the mold in any way, nor does it really do anything new with an increasingly used premise

Rated: 2/4

Sep 22, 2022

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Synopsis

The film tells the story of quick-witted teen Mark, contentedly living the same day in an endless loop whose world is turned upside-down when he meets mysterious Margaret also stuck in the time loop. Mark and Margaret form a magnetic partnership, setting out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect. What follows is a love story with a fantastical twist, as the two struggle to figure out how -- and whether -- to escape their never-ending day.

Director: Ian Samuels
Executive Producer: Glen Basner, Alison Cohen, D. Scott Lumpkin, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos
Screenwriter: Lev Grossman
Production Co: FilmNation Entertainment, Weed Road Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Some Teen Drinking|Sexual References)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2021

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