The Little Nightingale (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, The Little Nightingale is a drama, family and music film directed by Antonio del Amo, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Joselito is a child whose mother left town when he was just a baby and whose father has died. He lives with his grandfather, the bellringer of the town, and his best friend is the sexton. He enjoys singing and has not lost hope of someday meeting her mother.
Who’s in it. The Little Nightingale stars Joselito as Joselito, Lina Canalejas as Fuensanta - madre de Joselito, Luis Induni and Mario Berriatúa as Padre Jesús, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Little Nightingale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Nightingale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Nightingale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Nightingale (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Nightingale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Nightingale worth watching?
- The Little Nightingale holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Nightingale?
- The Little Nightingale stars Joselito, Lina Canalejas, Luis Induni, Mario Berriatúa and Domingo Rivas.
- When was The Little Nightingale released?
- The Little Nightingale was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.