Daddy-Long-Legs (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1919, Daddy-Long-Legs is a comedy and drama film directed by Marshall Neilan, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
Who’s in it. Daddy-Long-Legs stars Mary Pickford as Judy Abbott, Milla Davenport as Mrs. Lippett, Percy Haswell as Miss Pritchard (as Miss Percy Haswell) and Fay Lemport as Angelina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Daddy-Long-Legs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy-Long-Legs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy-Long-Legs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy-Long-Legs (1919)?
- In US, Daddy-Long-Legs is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daddy-Long-Legs worth watching?
- Daddy-Long-Legs holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Daddy-Long-Legs?
- Daddy-Long-Legs stars Mary Pickford, Milla Davenport, Percy Haswell, Fay Lemport and Mahlon Hamilton.
- When was Daddy-Long-Legs released?
- Daddy-Long-Legs was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.