Little Women (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1949, Little Women is a drama, family and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 121 minutes. “THRILLS OF YOUNG LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord Mass in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the civil war, the sisters: Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are at home with their mother - a very outspoken women for her time. The story is of how the sisters grow up, find love and find their place in the world.
Who’s in it. Little Women stars June Allyson as Jo, Peter Lawford as Theodore "Laurie" Laurence, Margaret O'Brien as Beth and Elizabeth Taylor as Amy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Little Women has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Little Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Women (1949)?
- In US, Little Women is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Little Women worth watching?
- Little Women holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Little Women?
- Little Women stars June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor and Janet Leigh.
- When was Little Women released?
- Little Women was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.