Little Women.

Name: Little Women
Genre: Drama, Romance, Family
Released: 1994-12-21
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Winona Ryder, Trini Alvarado, Claire Danes, Gabriel Byrne, Samantha Mathis

Four sisters, many possible futures.

The March sisters grow up in Civil War-era New England, balancing modest circumstances with vivid ambitions. Love, illness, artistic hopes, and changing family ties gradually lead each sister toward a different version of adulthood.

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Why it’s a little special

The 1994 adaptation gives family affection and women's ambitions equal attention, with rich characters who can spark discussions about different kinds of success.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Serious illness, death, grief, wartime separation, mild language, and romantic disappointments. Several scenes are emotionally intense even without graphic imagery.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Winona Ryder, Trini Alvarado, Claire Danes, Gabriel Byrne, Samantha Mathis, Kirsten Dunst, Christian Bale, Eric Stoltz, John Neville, Mary Wickes, Susan Sarandon, Florence Paterson
Release date: December 21, 1994
Runtime: 118 minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance, Family
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Language: English

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