Little Men (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, Little Men is a comedy and drama film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer operate the Plumfield School for poor boys. When Dan, a tough street kid, comes to the school, he wins Jo's heart despite his hard edge, and she defends him when he is falsely accused. Dan's foster father, Major Burdle, is a swindler in cahoots with another crook called Willie the Fox. When the Plumfield School becomes in danger of foreclosure, the two con men cook up a scheme to save the home.
Who’s in it. Little Men stars Kay Francis as Josephine "Jo" Bhaer, Jack Oakie as William "Willie" Deming, George Bancroft as Major I.I. Burdle and Jimmy Lydon as Daniel "Danny" Burdle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Little Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Men (1940)?
- In US, Little Men is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Men worth watching?
- Little Men holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Men?
- Little Men stars Kay Francis, Jack Oakie, George Bancroft, Jimmy Lydon and Ann Gillis.
- When was Little Men released?
- Little Men was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.