Giant Little Ones (2019)
Kernel Score: 78% · 283 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2019-01-03
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Giant Little Ones
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Pluto TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.
Giant Little Ones parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Giant Little Ones is a coming-of-age drama centered on a same-sex incident between best friends that upends their families, involving teen sexuality, bullying, and slut-shaming.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Conflict is mostly emotional/social rather than physical.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — An unexpected sexual incident between two teen boys drives the plot, with themes of sexuality and coming out.
- Language: Some — Teen dialogue likely includes coarse language given the R rating and bullying themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Keith Behrman
Cast
- Josh Wiggins as Franky Winter
- Darren Mann as Ballas Kohl
- Taylor Hickson as Natasha Kohl
- Maria Bello as Carly Winter
- Kyle MacLachlan as Ray Winter
- Carson MacCormac as Michael
- Olivia Scriven as Deanne Winter
- Niamh Wilson as Mouse
- Hailey Kittle as Priscilla
- Peter Outerbridge as Nic Kohl
Giant Little Ones FAQ
Is Giant Little Ones good?
Giant Little Ones has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 283 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Giant Little Ones?
In the US you can stream Giant Little Ones on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Giant Little Ones OK for kids?
Giant Little Ones is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Giant Little Ones is a coming-of-age drama centered on a same-sex incident between best friends that upends their families, involving teen sexuality, bullying, and slut-shaming.
What movies are like Giant Little Ones?
If you liked Giant Little Ones, try The Fabelmans, Boy Erased, The Miracle Season and Boyhood.