Little Women

"The story that has lived in our hearts for generations, now comes to the screen for the holidays."

Dec 25 1994 PG 1h 55m
Drama, Family, Romance

With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.

Plot

Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are at home with their mother, a very outspoken women for her time. The story tells of how the sisters grow up, find love and find their place in the world.

Written by

Louisa May Alcott, Robin Swicord

Directed by

Gillian Armstrong

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

Français, Deutsch, English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 6 wins & 19 nominations total

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68,651
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
87
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