The Little House (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, The Little House is a drama, family and history film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Following the death of the unmarried and childless Taki, Takeshi, a young relative of hers, discovers several pages of closely written lines in which the old lady has recorded her memories. This is how he learns the truth about her youth working as a housemaid and nanny for the Hirai family in a little house in Tokyo with a red gabled roof.
Who’s in it. The Little House stars Takako Matsu as Tokiko Hirai, Haru Kuroki as Taki Nunomiya, Satoshi Tsumabuki as Takeshi and Chieko Baisho as Taki Nunomiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Little House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little House (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little House worth watching?
- The Little House holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little House?
- The Little House stars Takako Matsu, Haru Kuroki, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Chieko Baisho and Yui Natsukawa.
- When was The Little House released?
- The Little House was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.