Is 'The Little Things' Streaming on Netflix? Where and How to Watch The 2021 Crime Thriller? 

Published 11/07/2025, 8:01 PM EST

The constant shuffling of titles on streaming platforms like Netflix is a modern cinematic conundrum, where a beloved movie can vanish overnight, only to reappear months later like a phantom. This dizzying digital dance keeps viewers on their toes, perpetually asking about the availability of their next obsession. Given this unpredictable landscape, a specific question now looms large for fans of gritty thrillers: Can one watch The Little Things streaming on Netflix?

Having made waves back in 2021, The Little Things made big things happen for itself as its impressive ratings keeps viewers on the hook regarding its streaming details.

Where to stream The Little Things?

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The 2021 crime thriller movie The Little Things is available for streaming on Netflix in the United States and select other regions. For those whose subscription services may not currently carry it, the movie is also a prominent feature on Max in several areas, which was its original simultaneous release platform. Additionally, the film is widely available for digital rental or purchase on major platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

The movie follows two law enforcement officers: Joe Deke Deacon, a burnt-out Kern County Deputy Sheriff with a troubled past, and Jim Baxter, a young, ambitious Los Angeles detective. The pair form an uneasy alliance when a series of brutal serial murders in Los Angeles County brings Deacon back to the city where he once worked. Deacon's exceptional, almost obsessive eye for the little things and minute details others miss quickly draws Baxter into his orbit, and they realize the current killer's methods eerily mirror an unsolved case that drove Deacon to a nervous breakdown years prior.

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If one enjoyed the intense, character-driven mystery of The Little Things, Netflix offers a few other compelling crime thrillers worth considering.

Titles like The Little Things on Netflix

One prime suggestion is David Fincher's classic, Se7en, which shares the thematic weight of detectives hunting a meticulous serial killer. The film establishes a gritty, neo-noir tone and features two mismatched detectives attempting to track a killer who models his crimes after the seven deadly sins. This movie, much like the 2021 film, delves into the psychological toll.

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Another compelling option for viewers is the series Mindhunter, also from David Fincher, which explores the origins of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit during the 1970s. While it is a television show and not a film, it focuses on the psychological profiling of serial killers, featuring intense interviews with imprisoned murderers to understand their motivations. This series offers a deep dive into the kind of obsessive, detailed work that Deke and Baxter undertake, in a way that is equally dark and intellectually stimulating, making it a perfect companion watch.

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Why according to you The Little Things is a must watch? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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