The Littlest Horse Thieves (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1976, The Littlest Horse Thieves is a drama and family film directed by Charles Jarrott, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they're caught, it's up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what's right
Who’s in it. The Littlest Horse Thieves stars Alastair Sim as Lord Harrogate, Peter Barkworth as Richard Sandman, Maurice Colbourne as Luke Armstrong and Susan Tebbs as Violet Armstrong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Littlest Horse Thieves has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Littlest Horse Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Littlest Horse Thieves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Littlest Horse Thieves (1976)?
- In US, The Littlest Horse Thieves is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Littlest Horse Thieves worth watching?
- The Littlest Horse Thieves holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Littlest Horse Thieves?
- The Littlest Horse Thieves stars Alastair Sim, Peter Barkworth, Maurice Colbourne, Susan Tebbs and Andrew Harrison.
- When was The Littlest Horse Thieves released?
- The Littlest Horse Thieves was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.
