Director Tim Mielants’s new movie is being met with critical acclaim thus far, but theatrical and streaming viewing options forSmall Things Like Theseremain scarce. Based on a novel by Claire Keegan, this historical drama shows a coal merchant discovering dark secrets kept by a convent in the town of New Ross, Ireland, around Christmas 1985. The release of thisCillian Murphy moviewill show the actor returning to the big screen alongside actors Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Emily Watson, Clare Dunne, Helen Behan, Liadán Dunlea, Agnes O’Casey, Mark McKenna, and Zara Devlin. This film’s release comes after Murphy’s Academy Award-winning performance in Christopher Nolan’shistorical epicOppenheimer.
Though Tim Mielants is a relatively unknown director in the United States, his new movie won over distributor Lionsgate and audiences at the Berlin International Film Festival, scoring a whopping 90% onRotten Tomatoes. So far,reviews forSmall Things Like Thesehave presented Murphy’s new film as an enticing indie darling for moviegoers to watch. Though the film will premiere in theaters just in time for the holiday season, its release model still restricts ways to watch it.
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Bill Furlong, a coal merchant, uncovers dark secrets at a convent that lead him to confront his past and the silent complicity of his Church-influenced Irish town.
Small Things Like Thesehas already premiered in theaters in the United Kingdom and Ireland on July 04, 2025. The United States will follow by sharing Cillian Murphy’s new historical drama with audiences in select theaters on July 14, 2025. Depending on the theater, moviegoers can catch an early screening on November 7. However, finding a theater screeningSmall Things Like Thesecan be difficult, as similar indie films typically start their theatrical run in a small number of locations.
Find Showtimes For Small Things Like These
Theatrical showtimes beginning Friday, November 8, can be found using the links below:
When Will Small Things Like These Release On Streaming?
It’s Too Early to Say
So far, Lionsgate has givenSmall Things Like Thesean exclusive theatrical release, so it will not be available to stream simultaneously. When and where the studio plans to release it for streaming remains to be seen. Due to the studio’s deal with NBCUniversal, it’s safe to say that audiences will be able to seeCillian Murphy inSmall Things Like Theseon Peacock. However, it may take a while to view it on a platform other than STARZ, as Lionsgate has an agreement to release its films for streaming on the latter first. According toForbes, Lionsgate films typically have an SVOD premiere on STARZ within around 180 days of their theatrical debut, soSmall Things Like Thesemay be available to stream around July 03, 2025.
When Will Small Things Like These Release On Digital?
No Official Release Date Has Been Confirmed
BecauseCillian Murphy’s new moviehas an exclusive premiere in theaters, there is no official digital release date. However, Lionsgate usually allows the public to purchase its films on PVOD platforms within a month of their theatrical premiere. Due to the film’s status as a small, independent picture,chances are that audiences can watch it on PVOD services around early December 2024. That could change depending on the success ofSmall Things Like Thesein theaters.
