Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1980, Little Lord Fauntleroy is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Jack Gold, running about 103 minutes. “The enchanting story of a small boy who inherits an earldom” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Cedric Errol and his widowed mother live in genteel poverty in 1880s Brooklyn after the death of his father. Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, has long ago disowned his son for marrying an American. But after the death of the Earl's remaining son, he decides to accept Cedric as his heir.
Who’s in it. Little Lord Fauntleroy stars Rick Schroder as Cedric Errol / Lord Fauntleroy, Alec Guinness as Earl of Dorincourt, Connie Booth as Mrs. Errol and Eric Porter as Mr. Havisham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Little Lord Fauntleroy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Lord Fauntleroy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Lord Fauntleroy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Lord Fauntleroy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Lord Fauntleroy worth watching?
- Little Lord Fauntleroy holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Little Lord Fauntleroy?
- Little Lord Fauntleroy stars Rick Schroder, Alec Guinness, Connie Booth, Eric Porter and Colin Blakely.
- When was Little Lord Fauntleroy released?
- Little Lord Fauntleroy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.