So Dear to My Heart (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1948, So Dear to My Heart is a drama, family and animation film directed by Harold D. Schuster, running about 82 minutes. “A "dilly-dilly" delight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.
Who’s in it. So Dear to My Heart stars Bobby Driscoll as Jeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid, Luana Patten as Tildy, Beulah Bondi as Granny Kincaid and Burl Ives as Uncle Hiram Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, So Dear to My Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 So Dear to My Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of So Dear to My Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch So Dear to My Heart (1948)?
- In US, So Dear to My Heart 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 So Dear to My Heart worth watching?
- So Dear to My Heart holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in So Dear to My Heart?
- So Dear to My Heart stars Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Beulah Bondi, Burl Ives and Harry Carey.
- When was So Dear to My Heart released?
- So Dear to My Heart was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.