Little Boy (2015)
Kernel Score: 80% · 555 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
Released: 2015-04-23
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch Little Boy
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An eight-year-old boy is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.
Little Boy parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Little Boy is a PG-13 WWII drama about a young boy's determined faith-driven effort to bring his father home from war.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Set during WWII with some wartime elements, though the focus is on the boy's home-front story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jakob Salvati as Pepper Flynt Busbee / Little Boy
- Emily Watson as Emma Busbee
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Hashimoto
- Michael Rapaport as James Busbee
- David Henrie as London Busbee
- Ben Chaplin as Ben Eagle
- Eduardo Verástegui as Fr. Crispin
- Ted Levine as Sam
- Ali Landry as Ava
- Abraham Benrubi as Teacup
Little Boy FAQ
Is Little Boy good?
Little Boy has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 555 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Little Boy?
In the US you can stream Little Boy on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Little Boy OK for kids?
Little Boy is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Little Boy is a PG-13 WWII drama about a young boy's determined faith-driven effort to bring his father home from war.
What movies are like Little Boy?
If you liked Little Boy, try Kalashnikov AK-47, The Guns of Navarone, The Forgotten Battle and Lifeboat.