Small Apartments

2012 1h 36m EN

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5.9

MID

★5.9TMDB · 167

ComedyCrimeDrama

Synopsis

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When a clumsy deadbeat accidentally kills his landlord, he must do everything in his power to hide the body, only to find that the distractions of lust, the death of his beloved brother, and a crew of misfit characters force him on a journey where a fortune awaits him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Matt Lucas
Franklin Franklin
Juno Temple
Simone
James Caan
Mr. Allspice
Dolph Lundgren
Dr. Sage Mennox
Billy Crystal
Burt Walnut
Peter Stormare
Dr. Olivetti
DJ Qualls
Artie
Johnny Knoxville
Tommy Balls

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jonas Åkerlund
Writers: Chris Millis
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Canada

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, shot by Pär M. Ekberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Per Gessle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Christian Larson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Matt Lucas and Juno Temple and James Caan carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1272886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jonas Åkerlund directs. Pär M. Ekberg behind the camera. Per Gessle scores. Christian Larson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 14 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
4Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, shot by Pär M. Ekberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Per Gessle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Christian Larson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Matt Lucas and Juno Temple and James Caan carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1272886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.