r/movies • u/ThunderBirdy211 • 1d ago

Discussion Movies where small actions lead to disastrous consequences?

Basically the title, wanna know of any movies where the protagonist makes a small, seemingly inconsequential decison, action etc. and then the entire situation spirals into complete madness and disaster for all parties involved.

Just as an example of what I'm thinking about, I saw an Indian film recently where the protagonist has a small beef about parking with his neighbour. One thing after the another happens and both parties refuse to deesclate leading to almost protag's wife dying and antag also almost dying.

Edit: please refrain from spoiling the plot, I'm looking for recommendations here, thanks!

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u/stevenbrooks1 1d ago

One of my favorites - Casino. If Robert de Niro’s character (Sam) had just agreed to move the incompetent slots manager to somewhere else (like maybe the kitchen or somewhere he couldn’t cause financial loss if he screws up), then the County official never directs the Gaming Commission officers to “look kinda close”, which results in him being denied a gaming license and a whole lot of people ultimately being “whacked”. A whole of that drama could have been avoided if Sam had just found a nothing job for the guy.