Small Deaths (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1996, Small Deaths is a drama film directed by Lynne Ramsay, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie covers 3 events in a girl's life. The first shows her as a very young girl watching her father get ready to go out for a night. In the second segment she's a teenager who witnesses a nasty incident involving a cow. While in the third she's a young adult who goes to a creepy building with her boyfriend. He goes upstairs, leaving her to fidget nervously below. But then he calls to her ...
Who’s in it. Small Deaths stars James Ramsay as Da, Lynne Ramsay Jr. as Anne Marie (segment "Ma and Da"), Anne McLean as Ma and Genna Gillan as Anne Marie (segment "Holy Cow"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Small Deaths has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Deaths page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Deaths tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Deaths (1996)?
- In US, Small Deaths is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Small Deaths worth watching?
- Small Deaths 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 Deaths?
- Small Deaths stars James Ramsay, Lynne Ramsay Jr., Anne McLean, Genna Gillan and Jodie McCartney.
