Little Man (2005 film)

Little Man is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, and starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kerry Washington, John Witherspoon, and Tracy Morgan. The film centers around a diminutive jewel thief, Calvin Sims (Marlon Wayans), who, after a robbery gone wrong, disguises himself as a baby to retrieve a stolen diamond. He is inadvertently taken in by a couple, Darryl Edwards (Shawn Wayans) and his wife, Vanessa (Kerry Washington), who are trying to start a family. The plot revolves around Calvin's efforts to retrieve the diamond while maintaining his disguise and dealing with the challenges of being mistaken for an infant. The film is known for its slapstick humor and relies heavily on visual gags and physical comedy related to the premise of an adult criminal posing as a baby. The film was critically panned, receiving negative reviews for its humor, plot, and overall execution.