Little Athens (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2005, Little Athens is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tom Zuber, running about 103 minutes. “A whirlwind day in the hapless lives of small town youth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A day in Athens, Arizona, as teens and twenty-somethings navigate life without a compass. Jimmy has gambling debts and sees a chance to steal and sell a dead-man's stash of drugs. The corpse's cousin smells a rat. Jessica, who is babysitting, abandons her charge to seek someone to defend her from a boyfriend angry that he's caught an STD. Corey is responsible for his teen sister, and he and his pal Pedro have been evicted, so they plot to steal a car, sell it, and get back in their apartment. Heather, an EMT, thinks her cop boyfriend is cheating, and she confides in her best friend. There's a party that night where all comes to a head.
Who’s in it. Little Athens stars John Patrick Amedori as Jimmy, Shawn Hatosy as Carter, Michelle Horn as Emilie and Erica Leerhsen as Heather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Little Athens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Athens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Athens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Athens (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Athens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Athens worth watching?
- Little Athens holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Athens?
- Little Athens stars John Patrick Amedori, Shawn Hatosy, Michelle Horn, Erica Leerhsen and DJ Qualls.
- When was Little Athens released?
- Little Athens was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.