2006 Rewind: Little Children

It's hard to believe, but 2006 was 20 years ago. Over the next few weeks I'm going to be looking at some stand out films from 2006 that are turning 20 in 2026. Today, it's a dark Todd Field drama.

May McGorvey: You're a miracle, Ronnie. We're all miracles. Know why? Because as humans, every day we go about our business, and all that time we know... we all know... that the things we love... the people we love, at any time now can all be taken away. We live knowing that and we keep going anyway. Animals don't do that.

Little Children
Starring: Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, and Jackie Earle Haley
Director: Todd Field
About: This film was based on the novel from Tom Perrotta, adapted by Field. He's directed three feature films and this is the middle of those features, and the only one not nominated for Best Picture. It did earn three Academy Award nominations, but it didn't win any awards. Still, Winslet and Haley earned acting nominations for their work in this searing story. It's interesting because this film, despite it's tough subject matter, probably resonates more with me than In The Bedroom or Tar, his other features. It's hard to believe it's now 20 years old, but this is a powerful and engaging film. It made sense to me to remember it in its anniversary year.