Small Faces (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Small Faces is a drama film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, running about 108 minutes. “You are now entering Tongland” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three teenage brothers, gang-member Bobby, troubled mama's boy Alan and self-assured prankster Lex, reside in a downtrodden section of Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1968. But while Bobby and Alan are beginning to experience the power of raging hormones, the story focuses on Lex, who begins a downward spiral after he accidentally shoots the leader of Bobby's gang. Lex's cockiness and immaturity unfortunately prevent him from understanding the effect his subsequent crimes will have on both himself, and on those around him.
Who’s in it. Small Faces stars Iain Robertson as Lex Maclean, Joseph McFadden as Alan Maclean, Steven Duffy as Bobby Maclean and Laura Fraser as Joanne Macgowan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Small Faces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Faces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Faces (1996)?
- In US, Small Faces is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Small Faces worth watching?
- Small Faces holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Faces?
- Small Faces stars Iain Robertson, Joseph McFadden, Steven Duffy, Laura Fraser and Garry Sweeney.
- When was Small Faces released?
- Small Faces was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.