The Little American (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1917, The Little American is a drama, war and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 63 minutes. “The silent sufferers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young American has her ship torpedoed by a German U-boat but makes it back to her ancestral home in France, where she witnesses German brutality firsthand.
Who’s in it. The Little American stars Mary Pickford as Angela Moore, Jack Holt as Karl von Austreim, Raymond Hatton as Count Jules de Destin and Hobart Bosworth as German Colonel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Little American has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little American page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little American tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little American (1917)?
- In US, The Little American is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little American worth watching?
- The Little American holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little American?
- The Little American stars Mary Pickford, Jack Holt, Raymond Hatton, Hobart Bosworth and Walter Long.
- When was The Little American released?
- The Little American was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.